Wyoming Makes the Crime of Animal Sexual Assault A Misdemeanor
Wyoming passed HB 46, W.S. 6‑4‑601 in March 2021, which became effective
July 1, 2021.
Wyoming introduced House Bill (HB) 46 in the summer of 2020 with the goal of passing the law. HB was passed in March 2021 and became effective on July 1, 2021. Wyoming’s law made the crime a misdemeanor and if the person if convicted of the crime the person could be fined up to $1,000 and/or spend up to 1 year in jail.
“ii) “Sexual act with an animal” means any act, between a person and an animal involving direct physical contact between the genitals of one and the mouth, anus or genitals of the other. A sexual act with an animal may be proved without evidence of penetration.”
