Wyoming SF147: Service dogs-training and crimes.

What the bill says

An act relating to the protection and rights of blind and disabled persons; specifying that the rights and obligations applicable to service and assistance animals apply to service animals that are being trained; increasing penalties related to injuring or killing a service or assistance animal; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to the protection and rights of blind and disabled persons; specifying that the rights and obligations applicable to service and assistance animals apply to service animals that are being trained; increasing penalties related to injuring or killing a service or assistance animal; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 35‐13‐205(a)(iv) and (viii) and 35‐13‐206(a) are amended to read: 35‐13‐205. Definitions. (a) As used in this (viii) "Service animal" means as defined in 28 C.F.R. 35.104 and 28 C.F.R. 36.104 and includes service miniature horses pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 35.136 and 28 C.F.R. 36.302(c). "Service animal" shall include a dog that is being trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. 35‐13‐206. Injuring or killing a service or assistance animal prohibited; penalties. (a) Any person who knowingly, willfully and without lawful cause or justification inflicts, or permits or directs any animal under his control or ownership to inflict, serious bodily harm, permanent disability or death upon any service animal or assistance animal is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months less than one (1) year, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both. Section 2. This act is effective immediately upon completion …

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Sponsors

• Rob Geringer (R, H42)
• Joel Guggenmos (R, H55)
• Harshman, Steve (R, H37)
• Tony Locke (R, H35)
• Ann Lucas (R, H43)
• Posey, Ivan (D, H33)
• Tomi Strock (R, H06)
• Clarence Styvar (R, H12)
• Jacob Wasserburger (R, H11)
• Joseph Webb (R, H19)
• Barlow, Eric (R, S23)
• Crago, Barry (R, S22)

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2025: Governor Signed SEA No. 0057
2. March 3, 2025: Assigned Chapter Number 99
3. February 27, 2025: H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-4-2-0-0
4. February 27, 2025: S Received for Concurrence
5. February 27, 2025: S Concur:Passed 28-1-2-0-0
6. February 27, 2025: Assigned Number SEA No. 0057
7. February 27, 2025: S President Signed SEA No. 0057
8. February 27, 2025: H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0057
9. February 26, 2025: H 2nd Reading:Passed
10. February 25, 2025: H COW:Passed

Votes

• Amendment failed 10-51-1-0-0 (February 27, 2025): 10 yea, 51 nay, failed
• Amendment adopted 47-14-1-0-0 (February 27, 2025): 47 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Amendment failed 15-46-1-0-0 (February 20, 2025): 15 yea, 46 nay, failed
• Amendment failed 22-38-2-0-0 (February 3, 2025): 22 yea, 38 nay, failed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-2-1-0-0 (January 29, 2025): 28 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF147?

SF147 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Service dogs-training and crimes.

What does SF147 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the protection and rights of blind and disabled persons; specifying that the rights and obligations applicable to service and assistance animals apply to service animals that are being trained; increasing penalties related to injuring or killing a service or assistance animal; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF147?

Chaptered as of March 3, 2025. Latest action: Governor Signed SEA No. 0057 (March 3, 2025).

Who sponsored SF147?

Rob Geringer (R, H42), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF147?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0147