HB 64 requires healthcare providers to offer an ultrasound to women seeking a chemical abortion (using drugs) at least 48 hours before dispensing the medication. The ultrasound must show the fetus and, if audible, the heartbeat, and providers must document details like the date, physician, and fetal age. Before providing the abortion drugs, the physician or pharmacist must verify the ultrasound occurred. The law excludes exceptions for life-saving care, ectopic pregnancy, or medical treatments where the fetus may be harmed, and penalties for non-compliance apply only to providers (not patients). This directly affects women seeking medication abortions and the healthcare facilities providing them in Wyoming.
SF 132 prohibits operating drones over critical infrastructure (including power plants, water facilities, hospitals, prisons, and military sites) for intentional photography, loitering, or criminal activity. Exceptions allow federal-authorized drone use, government operations, infrastructure owners, model aircraft in parks, and emergency services like police or disaster response teams. Violations face misdemeanor penalties ($2,500 fine or 6 months jail) for first offenses, escalating to felony charges ($5,000 fine or 2 years jail) for repeat violations. Law enforcement may disable violating drones, and the Wyoming National Guard can assist with enforcement, effective July 1, 2025.
SF 158 regulates dental insurance networks in Wyoming by requiring dental carriers (insurance companies offering dental plans) to allow third-party processors access to network contracts under specific conditions. It mandates that dental carriers must provide written notice to providers 30 days before adding new third parties, maintain updated website lists of all third parties, and require third parties to identify discount sources in payment remittances. The bill also defines "virtual credit card payments" as single-use electronic payments for dental services, replacing physical cards. These changes directly affect dental providers, insurance carriers, and third-party payment processors by standardizing access to network pricing and payment methods.
Wyoming's SF 97 revises the state's uniform trust code to clarify key rules for trust management. It defines "qualified trustee" to include regulated financial institutions while restricting non-residents or unlicensed individuals from serving in this role. The bill removes time limits (perpetuities) for noncharitable purpose trusts, allows trustees to reimburse trust owners for tax costs attributable to the trust, and specifies who must receive court notice for trust-related cases. These changes apply to all trusts governed by Wyoming law created or subject to the code on or after July 1, 2025.
This bill provides a property tax exemption for surviving parents of veterans who died while serving honorably in a war, conflict, or specified period (a "gold star veteran"), if there is no surviving spouse. To qualify, surviving parents must be Wyoming residents for at least three years and file a sworn claim with their county assessor by the fourth Monday in May, covering property they own or hold in a trust for their benefit. Divorced parents living separately may each claim the exemption in their respective counties. The Department of Revenue must create implementing rules, and the exemption takes effect July 1, 2025.
SF 52 amends Wyoming's insurance code to update requirements for insurers operating in the state. It expands the definition of "insurance transaction," requires insurers to update contact information with the insurance commissioner within 30 days of any change, and clarifies rules for reporting administrative actions. The bill repeals outdated requirements, including the need to deliver certificates of authority to the commissioner upon expiration and specific disclosure rules about disability insurance coverage of wellness benefits. These changes apply directly to all insurers holding licenses in Wyoming. The bill is currently in committee with a recommendation to pass.
Wyoming's SF 50 amends insurance holding company regulations to restrict how insurers and others can publicly discuss key financial metrics. It prohibits using group capital calculations, liquidity stress test results, or related information to rank insurers or make misleading statements about them. The bill also creates new definitions for terms like "group capital ratio" and clarifies that certain small financial transactions (under 0.5% of assets) don't require disclosure. This directly affects insurance companies and holding groups that must file these calculations with regulators. The law aims to prevent public confusion while allowing insurers to rebut false statements about their financial data.
HB 117 authorizes state funding for specific water development projects in Wyoming, directly affecting regional water districts and the state's water development office. It allocates $405,000 for the Big Horn Regional JPB South Transmission Project (to provide municipal/rural water supply), $875,000 for aerial cloud seeding in the Medicine Bow/Sierra Madre ranges, and $322,143 for ground-based cloud seeding in the Wind River/Sierra Madre ranges. The bill provides grants from Water Development Account I, requires project sponsors to cover 50% of costs for the Big Horn project and 63% of operational costs for cloud seeding from other sources, and sets expiration dates for unspent funds. These provisions aim to enhance water infrastructure and snowpack augmentation through targeted state funding and cost-sharing agreements.
This Wyoming bill (SF 26) establishes legal protections for individuals defending military equipment. It allows state security officers (military department employees securing assets), Wyoming National Guard members on active duty, and military personnel to use reasonable force - including deadly force - as a defense when protecting military equipment during official duties. The bill also grants immunity from civil or criminal liability for these individuals acting within their duties, provided actions aren’t "palpably illegal, excessively violent, or malicious." It becomes effective July 1, 2025.
HB 188 exempts home-based child care providers who care for up to four children from multiple families (with no more than two children under age two) at one parent's home from standard child care facility certification requirements. This directly affects informal caregivers operating in private residences, allowing them to provide care without full licensing while still meeting basic safety standards. The bill requires the Wyoming Department of Family Services to create implementing rules within 180 days. It takes effect immediately upon becoming law, streamlining oversight for small-scale, family-shared home care arrangements. The legislation does not alter certification rules for licensed child care centers or larger facilities.
This bill increases the cost threshold requiring competitive bidding for purchases and projects by Wyoming water, sewer, and water/sewer districts. It raises the mandatory bidding requirement from $30,000 to $75,000 for contracts involving labor, materials, or supplies. Districts can now make purchases under $75,000 without competitive bidding, but must still follow bidding rules for $75,000+ projects and accept the lowest responsible bid. The law applies to projects initiated on or after July 1, 2025.
HB 28 revises Wyoming's commercial driver's license (CDL) rules to clarify disqualification standards and streamline processes. It adds texting while driving (using handheld devices) as a "serious traffic violation" for CDL holders, expands disqualification for under-21 drivers convicted of alcohol offenses, and specifies that expunged minor offense records (e.g., for underage drinking) still count toward CDL disqualification. The bill also allows the state to waive CDL knowledge/skills tests for applicants meeting federal DOT requirements. These changes directly affect commercial drivers under 21 and all CDL applicants seeking license issuance or renewal.
