Wyoming infrastructure protection act.

Wyoming's HB 196, the Wyoming Infrastructure Protection Act, requires the state's homeland security office to create a reporting system for suspicious activity involving foreign countries designated as threats to critical infrastructure. The governor can designate countries (including those labeled state sponsors of terrorism or deemed risky) and mandate reports on real estate deals, contracts, or other activities near infrastructure like power plants, water systems, or communications networks. The bill authorizes two new state positions (critical infrastructure analyst and energy analyst) and allocates $203,000 for implementation, effective July 1, 2023. It directly affects Wyoming government entities, businesses operating near critical infrastructure, and foreign entities engaging in contracts or property transactions in the state.