HB 96 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement.

Wyoming's HB 96 lowers the minimum age to obtain a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years. It directly affects 18- to 20-year-olds who previously could not legally carry concealed weapons under state law. The bill amends permit eligibility requirements in statute and adds legal immunity for officials issuing or denying permits. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Signed Mar 8, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Mar 8, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signing, changing the header from 'Original House Bill' to 'Enrolled Act'. The substantive policy change is the lowering of the age requirement for a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years old. Additionally, the bill includes new provisions granting immunity to the Attorney General and law enforcement officials from personal liability when issuing permits, and it repeals an obsolete statute.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include explicit immunity provisions for state officials and law enforcement regarding permit issuance, while simultaneously broadening eligibility by lowering the age threshold.

ELIGIBILITY

The minimum age to obtain a concealed carry permit was lowered from 21 to 18 years old.

ENFORCEMENT

New language was added to grant the Attorney General and criminal investigation division immunity from personal liability for issuing, failing to issue, or revoking permits.

New language was added to grant sheriffs, police chiefs, and their employees immunity from civil damages for damages arising from information submitted during the permit process.

TECHNICAL

The obsolete statute W.S. 6-8-104(j) was repealed as part of the cleanup of the law.

The document format was updated from 'Original House Bill' to 'Enrolled Act', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2026 · House Feb 22, 2026

How they voted

29–2

Passed

Total votes 31

Mar 5, 2026

D Democratic2

2 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican29

29 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 8, 2026

Signed into law

Governor Signed HEA No. 0027

legislature

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

S COW:Passed

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary

upper

Feb 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

H COW:Passed

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 57-4-1-0-0

lower

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors