DFS and law enforcement-cross reporting.

Wyoming's HB 27 requires law enforcement officers to notify the Department of Family Services (DFS) whenever they receive a report about a vulnerable adult suspected of abuse, neglect, exploitation, intimidation, abandonment, or self-neglect. This bill directly affects vulnerable adults (such as elderly or disabled individuals who cannot care for themselves) and law enforcement officers who handle such reports. The key provision mandates that officers must immediately contact DFS to assess the need for protective services, replacing previous notification requirements. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.