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WyomingSF 62025 General SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to civil procedure; authorizing property owners to request law enforcement assistance for the removal of unauthorized occupants as specified; specifying requirements for the law enforcement assistance; specifying liability; providing civil remedies; prohibiting unlawful use of false property documents; amending the offense of property destruction and defacement by creating an additional felony offense; providing definitions; specifying penalties; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: null Judiciary
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Harsher penalties for home damage
Beginning July 1, 2025, an unlawful occupant who knowingly damages property in or on a home commits a felony. The penalty can be up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both. This applies even if repair costs are small.
Strong renter remedies for wrongful removal
Beginning July 1, 2025, if you were wrongfully removed under this process, a court can restore you to the home. You can recover your actual costs and damages. You also get triple the fair market rent for the time you were kept out, plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Quick police removal of unauthorized occupants
Beginning July 1, 2025, an owner or authorized agent can ask county law enforcement to remove someone who unlawfully entered and still lives in the home. This applies only if there is no pending lawsuit with them, they are not a current or former tenant, and not an immediate family member or cohabitant. To start, file a written complaint with ID or proof of authority, state the person is not on the title (unless you allege title fraud), and sign under penalty of perjury. Police must verify ownership first; once verified, they must give notice to leave right away, put the owner back in possession, and may document who is present and arrest for trespass or other legal cause. After notice, the owner may ask police to stand by while locks are changed and the person’s belongings are moved to or near the property line. Police are not liable for removed items, and owners are not liable unless the removal was wrongful or property was wantonly damaged.
Crimes for fake leases and listings
Beginning July 1, 2025, it is a misdemeanor to knowingly use a fake lease, deed, or other property paper to stay on a home. This can mean up to 6 months in jail, a fine up to $750, or both. It is a felony to list a home for sale knowing the seller has no title, or to rent or lease a place knowing you have no right. This can mean up to 2 years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
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null Judiciary
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Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/20/2025
S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0
Yes: 58 • No: 3
House vote • 2/12/2025
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/21/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-2-2-0-0
Yes: 27 • No: 2
Senate vote • 1/17/2025
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Became Law without Signature
2/24/2025Assigned Chapter Number 41
2/24/2025S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
2/20/2025SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025S President Signed SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025SenateH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025HouseH 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0
2/19/2025HouseS Received for Concurrence
2/19/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Laid Back
2/18/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/14/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/13/2025HouseH01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2/12/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/12/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
2/10/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
1/22/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 27-2-2-0-0
1/21/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
1/20/2025SenateS01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
1/17/2025SenateS Placed on General File
1/17/2025SenateS COW:Passed
1/17/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
1/15/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
12/19/2024SenateBill Number Assigned
12/2/2024
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