This bill expands Wyoming's criminal fraud law to explicitly include unauthorized use of charge cards and debit cards, which were previously only covered under "credit card" fraud statutes. It defines a "charge card" as one requiring full payment at statement time and a "debit card" as one drawing funds from an existing account. The law now treats unauthorized use of these cards - such as using someone else's card without permission or using a revoked card - as criminal fraud, applying the same penalties as existing credit card fraud rules. This directly affects individuals committing fraud with these payment methods, making such acts punishable under the same legal framework.
Wyoming's HB 61 allows the state governor to negotiate with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to assume authority over regulating specific nuclear materials. The bill would transfer oversight of "source material" involved in uranium or thorium recovery during rare earth mining and processing operations from the federal government to Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality. Key provisions include authorizing the department to enforce regulations, set fees, issue licenses for these materials, and inspect facilities - while keeping independent laboratories and other materials under federal control. This directly affects mining companies engaged in rare earth processing and uranium/thorium recovery operations within Wyoming.
HB 79 amends Wyoming's election code to allow concealed carry permits as valid identification for in-person voting at polling places. This change directly affects voters who use concealed carry permits instead of other forms of ID, such as driver's licenses or state IDs. The bill adds concealed carry permits to the list of acceptable identification under Section 22-1-102(a)(xxxix)(B)(X) and takes effect July 1, 2023. It does not alter existing voter ID requirements but expands the acceptable forms of ID.
This bill amends Wyoming's colorectal cancer early detection program to clarify eligibility and reimbursement. It requires applicants to be Wyoming residents for at least one year, aged 50 or older, and uninsured or underinsured (not eligible for Medicare). The program reimburses colonoscopy costs via vouchers at the Wyoming Medical Assistance rate, covering only expenses not paid by insurance. If program funds are exhausted, the department stops issuing vouchers and may create a waiting list. The changes take effect July 1, 2023.
HB 175 modifies Wyoming's student attendance rules to explicitly include participation in the state fair as an excused absence. It requires school districts to define absences for students exhibiting at or participating in events connected to Wyoming's annual state fair (under W.S. 11-10-101) as excused, similar to other school activities. The bill does not change verification requirements - schools may still request proof of the absence. This directly affects public school students in Wyoming who compete or exhibit at the state fair, ensuring their absence is treated as excused under district attendance policies. The law took effect July 1, 2023.
This bill amends Wyoming's financial institution approval process to prevent customer confusion. It requires new banks or credit unions to choose names that don't closely resemble existing institutions in the same county or state. The key change adds a specific naming criterion to the approval standards, effective July 1, 2023, directly affecting applicants seeking state licensing.
HB 57 updates Wyoming's legal definitions to align with federal standards for "armed forces" and "uniformed services." It explicitly includes the Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard components, and federal health service corps in these definitions across multiple state laws. This change ensures state employees who are members of uniformed services (like National Guard members or military reservists) continue to qualify for existing benefits and protections under state programs, without altering those benefits themselves. The bill focuses solely on standardizing terminology to match federal law.
SF 8 authorizes Wyoming's Department of Health to provide essential subsidy payments to behavioral health centers and other eligible service providers. These payments help cover operating costs for services to priority populations, but providers must demonstrate a need for operational cost assistance as determined by department rules. Payment amounts are based on the geographic area's population served and the number of service needs within a 35-mile radius, subject to available funding. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Wyoming's HB 181 regulates online sports betting by requiring operators to obtain state permits and licenses. It directly affects online sports wagering businesses, their vendors (like payment processors), and key personnel (executive/supervisory staff), mandating criminal background checks and requiring them to pay a $2,500 application fee. The bill defines "online sports wagering revenue" for tax purposes, creates a dedicated account for fees (with excess funds transferred to the state general fund), and sets standards for application reviews and denials. Key provisions include rules for background checks, revenue calculation, and ongoing disclosure requirements for license holders.
This bill (SF 69) allows Wyoming court clerks to digitize physical court records instead of keeping paper copies, directly affecting county court offices. It amends Wyoming Statute 5-7-103 to explicitly permit scanning and retaining digital copies in a case management system, while removing the requirement to store physical documents. The change applies to most court cases but excludes probate matters, and clerks must follow specific disposal rules (W.S. 9-2-411) for original documents. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.
HB 86 prohibits requiring individuals to disclose their private cryptographic keys for accessing digital assets (like cryptocurrency) or digital identities in any legal proceeding in Wyoming. The law allows authorities to compel the production of the digital asset or related information without the private key, but only when a public key is unavailable to access the information. This directly affects people and businesses using digital assets secured by private keys, such as cryptocurrency holders or digital identity users. The bill, effective July 1, 2023, defines a "private key" as a unique cryptographic element held by a person and paired with a public key.
Wyoming's SF 176 allows two or more existing solid waste disposal districts to merge into a single district. It outlines specific procedures for consolidation, including initiation via county commissioner resolution (without elections for districts in the same county) or through existing statutory processes. The bill prevents changes to district boundaries, requires county commissioner approval for multi-county consolidations, and sets rules for appointing directors based on population. It also maintains existing tax limits for the consolidated district and applies standard special district consolidation rules. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
