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Committee drops separate ‘unauthorized use’ vehicle offense, advancing repeal to align motor vehicle theft with general theft law
Summary
Representative Josh Washak told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 27 that House Bill 125 would repeal the separate unauthorized‑use statute for motor vehicles and allow vehicle thefts to be charged under the state’s general theft laws.
Representative Josh Washak presented House Bill 125 to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 27, saying the bill would repeal the separate “unauthorized use of a vehicle” statute and allow motor vehicle thefts to be charged under Wyoming’s general theft statutes. “How in the world can stealing your tires and rims be a more serious crime than stealing the entire truck?” Washak asked, illustrating the discrepancy the bill targets.
Washak told the committee the current statute (31-11-102 as codified in the motor vehicle code) treats temporary use or “joyriding” differently from other thefts and can…
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