Animal abuse-predatory animals.
This bill creates a new criminal offense for failing to immediately kill a predatory animal injured or disabled by a vehicle. It applies to anyone using cars, trucks, snowmobiles, or similar vehicles to harm such animals (defined in Wyoming law). Violators face misdemeanor penalties of up to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fines, or suspension of hunting privileges for up to 3 years. Game and fish officers will enforce these provisions. The law would take effect July 1, 2025.
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died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H06 - Travel
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