Election offenses-intimidation.

Wyoming's HB 37 creates two new election-related offenses: a misdemeanor for intimidating voters or election officials through verbal threats of violence, harm, or economic retaliation (e.g., threatening to fire someone over voting choices), and a felony for more severe intimidation involving similar threats. The bill directly affects individuals who use such threats to prevent free voting or interfere with election administration. Key provisions define specific threatening conduct (like soliciting campaign contributions through threats of violence) and establish penalties of up to six months in jail or $1,000 fines for misdemeanors, and up to five years in prison or $10,000 fines for felonies. The law would apply to all elections in Wyoming, including local, state, and federal races, and takes effect July 1, 2024.