Homestead exemption-amendments.
HB 174 removes the $20,000 value limit on homestead exemptions for Wyoming homeowners. This bill directly affects residents who claim homestead exemptions, allowing properties of any value to be protected from creditors. The key provision amends Wyoming's civil procedure code (W.S. 1-20-101) to eliminate the previous cap, meaning homeowners can now shield the full value of their primary residence. The change takes effect July 1, 2023. This is a straightforward policy update to the homestead exemption law, with no additional provisions or complex mechanisms.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Signed into Law
Feb 2023
Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Signed Feb 24, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2023 · House Feb 8, 2023
How they voted
25–3
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Feb 17, 2023
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican28
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Feb 24, 2023
Signed into law
Governor Signed HEA No. 0039
legislature
Feb 17, 2023
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-3-1-0-1
upper
Feb 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 13, 2023
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S03 - Revenue
upper
Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 49-13-0-0-0
lower
Feb 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 3, 2023
Lower · Passed
H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Jan 19, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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