WyomingWyoming law makes giving fentanyl to minors a felony
Since July 1, 2026, an adult who illegally gives fentanyl to anyone under 18 faces a felony, an authorized fine, and a possible prison term.
What it does
An adult who illegally gives fentanyl to someone under 18 commits a felony, punishable by an authorized fine, up to twice the prison term authorized for the referenced offense, or both.
Argument forA felony penalty and possible prison term could discourage adults from illegally giving fentanyl to minors.
Argument againstThe felony penalty and possible prison term could expose adults who give fentanyl to minors to severe punishment.
More detail
An adult who violates the law against distributing controlled substances by giving fentanyl to someone under 18 commits a felony. This applies to a person who is at least 18 and illegally distributes fentanyl to a person under 18. The penalty is a fine authorized by state law, a prison term of up to twice the term authorized for the referenced offense, or both. Fentanyl includes certain related chemical forms, such as its isomers, salts, esters, and ethers. The law took effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 27Assigned Chapter Number 14Latest
- Feb 27Governor Mark Gordon Signed SEA No. 0013Became Law
- Feb 26H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0013
- Vote recorded H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 26S President Signed SEA No. 0013
- Feb 26Assigned Number SEA No. 0013
- Feb 26H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0Passed 2nd Chamber
- Feb 25H 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 24H COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 23H Placed on General File
- Vote recorded H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 23H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0Minor
- Feb 19H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryMinor
- Feb 18H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Vote recorded S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 18S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0Passed 1st Chamber
- Feb 17S 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 16S COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 10S Placed on General File
- Vote recorded S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Minor
- Feb 9S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 31-0-0-0-0Minor
- Vote recorded S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 31-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 5S Received for IntroductionMinor
- 2025
- Dec 1Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
Criminal JusticePublic Safety