Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 9: Grooming of children-offenses and amendments.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 9 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Grooming of children-offenses and amendments. Primary sponsor: Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Assigned Chapter Number 41.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This act creates the criminal offense of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense. A person commits the offense of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense if the person: Is age eighteen (18) or older and not less than four (4) years older than the minor; andPurposely or knowingly engages in a pattern of grooming aimed at a minor with the intent to:Manipulate the minor into engaging in sexual conduct;Coerce or entice the minor to meet in person to engage in sexual conduct;Distribute or facilitate access to sexually explicit material; orExploit a position of authority to develop an intimate or secretive relationship with a minor. The act specifies different felony penalties for grooming of a minor for a sexual offense, depending on the age of the minor victim or if the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim. In addition to felony penalties, a person who is guilty of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense must complete a sexual-offender treatment program and is subject to probation for up to ten (10) years. Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense is not subject to a deferral of prosecution, and a person convicted of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense must register as a sex offender.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned Chapter Number 41
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0012
- S President Signed HEA No. 0012
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0012
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0012
- H Concur:Passed 57-0-5-0-0
- H Received for Concurrence
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
- S 2nd Reading:Passed
- S COW:Passed
- S Placed on General File
- S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
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