The bill introduces a new criminal offense of intimidation of election officials in Wyoming, amending existing law to include specific definitions and provisions. It expands the definition of intimidation to include not only inducing fear through threats of violence or economic retaliation but also the act of knowingly disseminating personal information about election officials or their immediate families online if such dissemination poses an imminent and serious threat to their safety. The bill specifies what constitutes "personal information," including home addresses, phone numbers, and photographs.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous provision that allowed for solicitation of campaign contributions through threats of violence or retaliation, thereby tightening the legal framework surrounding election-related intimidation. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-26-111