The bill amends the definitions of simple assault and domestic assault in Wyoming law to include menacing or threatening behavior. Specifically, it introduces new language that defines simple assault as engaging in unlawful acts or threatening conduct that causes another person to reasonably believe they are in imminent danger of battery. This change is reflected in the amendments to W.S. 6-2-501(a) and 6-2-510(a), where the terms "threatening or menacing conduct" and "imminent battery" are inserted to broaden the scope of what constitutes assault.

Additionally, the bill specifies that these amendments will apply to all offenses of simple assault or domestic assault committed and charged on or after the effective date of July 1, 2024. This ensures that the new definitions will be in effect for future cases, enhancing the legal framework surrounding assault offenses in Wyoming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-2-501, 6-2-510