All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 5
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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Wrongful removal damages and liability limits
Beginning July 1, 2025, people harmed by wrongful removal can sue the owner or authorized agent to regain possession. They can recover actual costs and damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. They can also recover three times the dwelling’s fair market rent for the period of wrongful removal. Law enforcement is not liable for loss, destruction, or damage to personal property removed through the process. Owners and agents also have protection from that liability, except when removal was wrongful or property was wantonly damaged or destroyed.
Faster removal of unlawful home occupants
Beginning July 1, 2025, Wyoming dwelling owners or authorized agents can request immediate removal of people who unlawfully entered and remain. They must file a sworn complaint with county law enforcement, provide identity or authorization documents, and acknowledge liability for misuse. The process excludes current or former owner-authorized tenants, including oral agreements; spouses, children, parents, and cohabitants; and known pending lawsuits about the dwelling. The complaint must also rule out ownership or title rights, except claims involving title fraud. Officers must verify ownership or authorization and eligibility before giving hand-delivered or posted notice to leave and restoring possession; without verification, they need not act. After notice, owners or agents can request officers to stand by while changing locks and moving belongings to or near the property line. Existing owner remedies and officers’ arrest powers remain available.
Criminal penalties for property fraud
Beginning July 1, 2025, knowingly presenting a false lease, deed, or similar document to hold or remain on property is a misdemeanor. It carries up to six months in jail, a fine up to $750, or both. Knowingly listing or advertising residential property for sale when the seller lacks title or authority is a felony. Knowingly renting or leasing residential property without lawful ownership or a leasehold interest is also a felony. Either felony carries up to two years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
Felony penalties for destructive unlawful occupants
Beginning July 1, 2025, unlawfully holding or occupying a dwelling and knowingly damaging property in or on it is a felony. It carries up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both. This felony applies regardless of repair cost or the value of destroyed property. The ordinary property-destruction offense is a misdemeanor when repair cost or lost value is under $1,000. That misdemeanor carries up to six months in jail, a fine up to $750, or both.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
null Judiciary
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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
Assigned Chapter Number 41
2/24/2025Became Law without Signature
2/24/2025H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025HouseS President Signed SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0020
2/20/2025S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
2/20/2025SenateS Received for Concurrence
2/19/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0
2/19/2025HouseH 3rd Reading:Laid Back
2/18/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/14/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/13/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/12/2025HouseH01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
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
1/20/2025SenateS COW:Passed
1/17/2025SenateS Placed on General File
1/17/2025SenateS01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
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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