Traffic stops-probable cause.
Wyoming's HB 120 prohibits police from asking drivers or passengers to exit a vehicle during a traffic stop unless they have reasonable suspicion of a serious crime (punishable by jail), a search warrant, notification of an out-of-state crime, or immediate danger of bodily harm. The law directly affects drivers, passengers, and law enforcement officers during routine traffic stops. If officers violate this rule, any evidence found as a result cannot be used in court. The bill, which died in committee in 2023, would have taken effect July 1, 2023.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 8, 2023
Committee
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
lower
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
lower
0 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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