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Wyoming revises legislative subpoena penalties to include fines up to $750 and jail time

Original title: Legislative subpoena-penalty.

Last action · March 5, 2026: S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 11-20-0-0-0Sponsor: Mgt Audit

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 83 revises penalties for failing to comply with a in Wyoming, establishing a fine of up to $750, up to six months in county jail, or both, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

People who ignore s face higher financial penalties and potential incarceration starting July 1, 2026.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Any person who violates this section

Individuals who fail to comply with a legislative subpoena face increased fines and potential county jail time upon conviction or plea.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum jail time for failing to comply?
Imprisonment in county jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Failed in the Senate.

Procedural history

16 actions
  1. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-0
  2. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 11-20-0-0-0
  3. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    S 2nd Reading:Passed
  4. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    S COW:Passed
  5. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
  6. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    S Placed on General File
Show 10 earlier actions
  1. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    S Received for Introduction
  2. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
  3. Feb 21, 2026House
    H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
  4. Feb 20, 2026House
    H 2nd Reading:Passed
  5. Feb 19, 2026House
    H COW:Passed
  6. Feb 11, 2026House
    H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
  7. Feb 11, 2026House
    H Placed on General File
  8. Feb 9, 2026House
    H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 57-5-0-0-0
  9. Feb 5, 2026House
    H Received for Introduction
  10. Feb 2, 2026
    Bill Number Assigned

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Sponsors

Mgt AuditPrimary sponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

Wyoming, Management Audit Committee
locationWyoming“State jurisdiction”Map →
OrganizationManagement Audit Committee“Bill sponsor”Map →

Sources

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www.wyoleg.gov

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