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Senate passes measure adding crimes tied to prostitution while protecting trafficking victims; requires annual law‑enforcement reports
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 62 on March 3, adopting an amendment that requires law enforcement to report to the Joint Judiciary Committee annually about use and effectiveness of the new criminal provisions.
The Wyoming Senate on March 3 passed House Bill 62, which adds crimes and penalties related to prostitution and massage-parlor activity and includes a safe-harbor provision intended to protect trafficking victims. The bill passed by roll call, 17–14, after the Senate adopted an amendment requiring law enforcement to report to the Joint Judiciary Committee starting Nov. 1 and annually thereafter.
Why it matters: The bill creates additional criminal offenses tied to prostitution-related activity and seeks to give law enforcement tools…
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