WyomingWyoming bill would classify intentional false ballot audits as election document falsification
If enacted, the bill would classify intentionally misleading post-election ballot audits sent to Wyoming’s secretary of state as election document falsification starting July 1, 2026.
What it does
The bill would treat a false post-election ballot audit sent to Wyoming’s secretary of state as falsifying election documents if the person intended to mislead a voter or election official.
Argument forNaming this conduct could give election officials a clearer basis to address audits meant to mislead voters or election staff.
Argument againstPeople who submit audits could be treated as falsifying election documents if officials believe they meant to mislead, even when the audit’s accuracy is disputed.
More detail
The bill would treat submitting a false post-election ballot audit as falsifying election documents. This applies to post-election ballot audits submitted to Wyoming’s secretary of state under W.S. 22-6-130. The person must intend to deceive or mislead a voter or an election official. The bill states that it would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 4S COW:S Did not consider for COWLatest
- Mar 2S Placed on General File
- Vote recorded S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 2S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Minor
- Feb 24S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsMinor
- Feb 23S Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 22H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0Passed House
- Vote recorded H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 20H 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 19H COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 12H Placed on General File
- Vote recorded H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 12H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0Minor
- Feb 9H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 54-8-0-0-0Minor
- Vote recorded H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 54-8-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 5H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 3Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting