This bill (SF 17) modifies Wyoming's forestry program by removing limits on employee positions for the "Good Neighbor Authority" (a program managing federal forest projects). It requires all funding for these employees to come solely from the dedicated "Wyoming State Forestry Good Neighbor Authority Revolving Account," which can now accept gifts, donations, and bequests but cannot accept real property. The changes apply to the state forester and staff managing federally funded forest projects, effective July 1, 2026.
This bill (SF 18) ensures Wyoming public K-12 schools are equally free and accessible to all children, including those attending part-time. It requires schools to operate for a minimum of 175 days per year (unless an alternative schedule is approved by the state board after public meetings), and mandates annual evaluations of alternative schedules. Parents or guardians of eligible children may apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) program under existing law. The changes apply starting the 2026-2027 school year.
This bill changes Wyoming's lottery rules to allow only cash or debit card payments for lottery tickets, banning credit cards, checks, and other payment methods. It directly affects all lottery ticket buyers and retailers statewide by restricting payment options at point-of-sale. The key provision amends existing regulations to explicitly state that "all sales shall be for cash or debit cards only" and prohibits other forms of payment. The rule takes effect on July 1, 2026.
HB 264 prohibits Wyoming state agencies from accepting or requiring central bank digital currency (CBDC) as payment for government services, taxes, or fees. It also bans state agencies from using public funds to test, adopt, or implement CBDCs. The bill cites concerns about CBDCs enabling government surveillance, restricting financial privacy, and allowing control over personal spending. Wyoming’s legislature urges Congress to prohibit federal CBDC development and requires the Secretary of State to share the bill with federal officials. The law takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
HB 156 requires voters in Wyoming to prove they have been a bona fide resident of the state for at least 30 days before an election. It mandates that voters provide documentation verifying their residency when registering and prohibits registration based on documents showing noncitizen status. The bill defines "proof of residence" and directs the Secretary of State to establish acceptable documents through rulemaking. This affects all individuals registering to vote in Wyoming elections by adding a residency verification step to the registration process.
This bill (HB 137) is a technical correction to Wyoming's statutes, fixing minor errors, outdated references, and inconsistencies in existing law. It does not change policy, funding, or create new requirements - it only updates how specific legal references are written (e.g., clarifying definitions, correcting statute numbers, or fixing wording in school funding distribution rules). The bill affects numerous statutes related to state budgeting, school funding, and information technology. It has no direct impact on citizens or programs, as it solely ensures legal language aligns with current practice.
SF 107 prohibits most noncompete agreements in Wyoming, making them void for workers in skilled or unskilled labor roles. It directly affects employees and employers by banning restrictions on earning wages after job termination, with key exceptions for business sales, trade secret protection, and training costs for employees with less than two years of service. Physicians are specifically covered: noncompete clauses in their employment contracts are void upon termination, but they may share new practice details with patients having rare disorders who were previously treated. The law applies only to contracts signed on or after July 1, 2025, leaving existing agreements unaffected. This bill aims to expand worker mobility by eliminating common employment restrictions.
HB 62 amends Wyoming's prostitution and solicitation laws to explicitly include "sexual contact" as a prohibited act. The bill defines "sexual contact" as touching intimate areas (or clothing covering them) with sexual intent, expanding the scope of what constitutes prostitution. This change directly affects individuals engaging in or soliciting sexual contact for money, now covered under existing misdemeanor penalties of up to six months in jail or a $750 fine. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, updating statutes W.S. 6-4-101 and 6-4-102.
This bill amends Wyoming law to change the cutoff date for when defendants convicted after a certain date must prove they exercised "due diligence" to request DNA testing. Specifically, for convictions occurring after July 1, 2008, defendants must show they weren't at fault for not seeking DNA testing earlier (unless due to ineffective counsel), while those convicted before that date face no such requirement. The bill updates the statute governing post-conviction DNA testing procedures and takes effect July 1, 2025. It directly affects individuals seeking DNA testing after 2008 who were convicted under the previous rules.
This Wyoming bill (SF 53) allows the Secretary of State to administratively cancel trademarks, service marks, or trade names when a registrant provides fraudulent information or fails to correct false details after being notified. It directly affects trademark owners who submitted inaccurate information on official filings. Key provisions require the Secretary to send written notice of cancellation grounds, give registrants 60 days to respond, and allow a 30-day appeal to district court if cancellation occurs. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
SF 167 requires chiropractic license applicants in Wyoming to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks during initial licensure. It also mandates current chiropractic licensees under investigation or disciplinary action to provide fingerprints upon written request from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The bill updates licensing statutes to authorize the board to obtain criminal history records for both new applications and ongoing disciplinary cases. These provisions take effect July 1, 2025, with the board required to issue implementing rules by that date. The law directly affects chiropractic professionals seeking or holding licenses in Wyoming.
HB 164 allows Wyoming prescribers (doctors, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, and advanced nurses) and pharmacists to legally prescribe and dispense FDA-approved medications for medical conditions not listed on the drug's official label. The law protects these healthcare professionals from disciplinary action by licensing boards or employers solely for using medications off-label, as long as the prescription follows standard medical practice. However, the bill explicitly excludes prescriptions involving schedule I/II controlled substances, gender transition treatments for minors, or abortions. This law aims to expand treatment options for patients while providing legal safeguards for healthcare providers.
