Emergency powers-Covid-19-2.

Wyoming's SF 1002 (2020) establishes emergency measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It presumes work-related injuries for COVID-19 claims filed by December 31, 2020, and creates a temporary worker's compensation premium credit for employers who paid all required 2019 premiums and maintained good standing by June 15, 2020. The bill also authorizes a rent assistance program to prevent evictions for residential tenants who lost 25% or more rental income due to the pandemic, funded through the Wyoming Community Development Authority. Additionally, it allows the governor to implement a federal CARES Act short-time compensation program through March 15, 2021. These provisions directly affect employers, workers, and renters impacted by pandemic-related economic disruption.