The bill amends the existing false voting statute in Wyoming to clarify that it includes out-of-state voting. Specifically, it states that false voting encompasses voting or attempting to vote more than once in an election, which now explicitly includes instances where an individual votes in another state and then votes in Wyoming for the same federal election. This addition aims to strengthen the integrity of the election process by addressing potential voter fraud across state lines.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the secretary of state to request investigations into suspected false voting, expanding the authority beyond just county clerks. If a county sheriff investigates and finds merit in the allegations of false voting, they are required to refer the case to the district attorney for prosecution. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-26-106