The bill amends the penalties for theft and related offenses in Wyoming, specifically altering the classification and consequences for various theft-related crimes. It changes the maximum imprisonment for misdemeanor theft from six months to one year and increases the maximum fine from $750 to $1,500 for theft involving property valued at less than $1,000. Additionally, the bill modifies the threshold for felony theft offenses, reducing the number of prior offenses required for a felony charge from five to three, thereby increasing the severity of penalties for repeat offenders.

Furthermore, the bill also updates the penalties for unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices, aligning them with the new misdemeanor penalties for theft. Similar to the theft penalties, the maximum imprisonment for these offenses is increased to one year, and the maximum fine is raised to $1,500. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-3-402, 6-3-411