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 change 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. It allows county sheriffs to investigate these allegations when prompted by the secretary of state or a county clerk who has reasonable cause to believe that false voting has occurred. If the investigation finds merit in the allegations, the sheriff is 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