The bill amends the penalties associated with theft and related offenses in Wyoming. Specifically, it changes the classification of theft offenses by increasing the maximum imprisonment for a misdemeanor from six months to one year and raising the maximum fine from $750 to $1,500 for thefts involving property valued at less than $1,000. Additionally, the bill modifies the threshold for felony theft offenses, changing the number of prior offenses required from five to three for a conviction to be classified as a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Furthermore, the bill also updates the penalties for unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices, aligning them with the new misdemeanor penalties established for theft offenses. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

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