What Wyoming Parents Need to Know About HB 8 and Stalking Laws for Minors

What Happens in Wyoming When Someone Is Convicted of a Felony?

Criminal penalties:

• Up to 10 years in prison, depending on the offense
• Up to $10,000 in fines, or more depending on the statute
• Possible probation or parole following incarceration

Loss of firearm rights:

• Felons cannot possess or own firearms
• This includes hunting rifles, handguns, and firearms for personal protection
• Some non-violent, first-time offenders may be eligible to have firearm rights restored after five years
• Restoration is not automatic, and violent felony convictions often require a pardon

Loss of civil rights:

• The right to vote is lost while serving a sentence
• For many non-violent felonies, voting rights are restored after sentence completion
• The right to serve on a jury is lost
• The right to hold public office is lost
• Jury service and public office eligibility may be restored after five years for certain non-violent offenders

Employment and licensing consequences:

• A felony conviction can significantly limit employment opportunities
• Many professions require background checks or licensure that may be denied to individuals with felony records
• Commonly affected fields include education, healthcare, childcare, law enforcement, and government-regulated professions

Travel restrictions:

• Some countries deny entry to individuals with felony convictions
• International travel may be restricted or require special approval

In cases of adult stalking of a minor, a felony record would significantly restrict or completely bar the offender from working with children in Wyoming. I believe this is an important and necessary protection when child safety is at stake.

How can you help ensure House Bill 8 passes in the 2026 legislative session?

First, use this link to identify your local legislators. Click on Senators or Representatives and search your county to find their email and/or phone numbers.

Then choose your preferred form of communication and let your local legislators know that you want them to VOTE YES for HB 8.

Below are several form emails you can copy, fill in a few personal details, and send to your local legislators. Feel free to make any changes you want to fit your personality. I’ve also included a phone call script in case you prefer to speak with them.

Email Template 1: Friendly / Community-Centered
Subject: Please Support HB 8 to Protect Wyoming Kids

[Add 1–2 sentences here about why protecting children matters to you personally or why this issue is important in your community.]

I’m writing as a Wyoming resident to ask you to please support HB 8, which would make adult stalking of a minor a felony.

This bill is a simple but important step toward protecting children and closing a dangerous gap in our current law. Stalking causes real harm, and when the victim is a child, the impact can be long-lasting.

Thank you for your time, your service, and for considering a YES vote on HB 8.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City/Town]

Email Template 2: Professional / Policy-Focused
Subject: Request for Your Support of HB 8

[Briefly share any professional, parental, or community perspective you have that shapes your view on this issue.]

I am writing to respectfully urge you to support HB 8, legislation that would classify adult stalking of a minor as a felony in Wyoming.

Current law does not adequately reflect the seriousness of this crime or the risk it poses to children. HB 8 provides accountability while aligning Wyoming with best practices focused on child safety and prevention.

I appreciate your consideration and ask for your YES vote on HB 8.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your City/Town]

Email Template 3: Direct / Firm
Subject: HB 8 Is Necessary to Protect Children—Please Vote Yes

[Share a brief concern, experience, or reason you believe current law fails to protect children.]

HB 8 addresses a clear and dangerous gap in Wyoming law by making adult stalking of a minor a felony. This behavior is serious, harmful, and deserves consequences that reflect the risk to children.

Wyoming’s laws should prioritize child safety and prevention—not wait until harm escalates further. I strongly urge you to vote YES on HB 8 and support stronger protections for minors.

Thank you for taking this issue seriously.

[Your Name]
[Your City/Town]

30 Second Phone Call/Message Script

“Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [YOUR TOWN].

I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative LAST NAME] to vote yes on HB 8, which would make adult stalking of a minor a felony in Wyoming.

This issue matters to me because [one short sentence about why you care].

This bill closes a serious gap in our law and helps protect children from ongoing harm. I believe child safety should come first, and HB 8 is a necessary step.

Thank you for your time, and please let the legislator know I strongly support a yes vote on HB 8.”

Wyoming’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday, February 9, 2026, and is scheduled to run until March 11, 2026, though the exact adjournment date is subject to change. At this time we do not know when HB 8 will be voted on.

We ask that if you are able to help us lobby for a YES VOTE ON HB 8, please get in touch with your local legislators before January 31. 

Questions?

Concerns?

Please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments or email me at prairiewifeinheels@hotmail.com

Wyoming, we are so close to making this change to our stalking laws that will protect our children from those who seek to harm them. We have shown that we can make a difference and that our voices are being heard. PLEASE help us with this final step!

Thank you to everyone who has offered support, shared our posts, and stood beside our family during this incredibly painful and challenging time.

Please know that your voices have helped us stay strong. I know that together, we can keep fighting for safer communities for Wyoming’s children.

How Can You Help Us?

Watch. Share. Speak Up. Each time you share our videos and other content, you help shed light on stalking, harassment, and the need for legal reform in Wyoming.

Follow Along. Stay updated by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Support Other Victims. Give other stalking victims a safe place to share their feelings, validate their fears, ask them what they need, and encourage them to talk. When we speak out loud about what was done to us, we erase shame and take our power back.

If you or someone you know needs help, check out these resources:

Uprising Wyoming

Wyoming’s Victim Advocacy Offices (Safe2Tell)

National Center for Victims of Crime

 Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault