SF 99 prohibits physicians and health care providers in Wyoming from performing specific medical procedures related to gender transition for children under 18. This includes surgeries like sterilization (e.g., hysterectomy, orchiectomy), mastectomies, puberty-blocking drugs, and hormone therapies that induce infertility. Exceptions apply for medically verified conditions, such as disorders of sex development or central precocious puberty, with parental consent. Violations could lead to suspension or revocation of a provider’s license, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2024.
Wyoming's SF 105, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits credit card processors and financial institutions from using a "firearms code" (a merchant category code identifying firearm purchases) to track or disclose information about firearm and ammunition transactions beyond standard payment processing. The law defines "protected financial information" as records linked to such codes and bans its use for surveillance, discouraging lawful gun purchases, or sharing with government entities without a specific legal requirement. It creates a private right for individuals to file civil lawsuits if their financial privacy is violated and includes exceptions for mandatory financial reporting (e.g., anti-money laundering compliance). The bill directly affects credit card processors, financial institutions, and firearm buyers by preventing the misuse of transaction data for monitoring constitutional rights.
SF 86 creates a dedicated "firearms on school property account" to reimburse Wyoming school districts for specific safety-related costs. It authorizes $100,000 from the school foundation program to cover expenses like staff training (per W.S. 21-3-132) and implementing district security rules. School districts must apply within one year of incurring costs, submitting receipts and training documentation to receive reimbursement. Unspent funds roll over annually, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2024.
SF 73 amends Wyoming law to deny concealed firearm permits to applicants convicted of felony violations under Wyoming's Controlled Substances Act (W.S. 35-7-1001-35-7-1057) or similar state/federal drug laws, unless their firearm rights have been restored. The change applies only to new permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2024, and does not affect existing permit holders. This policy directly impacts individuals seeking new concealed carry permits who have specific drug-related felony convictions. The bill clarifies eligibility requirements without altering existing permit validity or application procedures.
Wyoming's SF 109, the "Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," bans state and local government entities from enforcing any "red flag" gun seizure orders against residents. It prohibits using state funds or personnel to implement federal or state laws that restrict firearm possession without a violent felony conviction or specific protective order. The bill creates civil liability for agencies that violate it, allowing residents to sue for damages and up to $50,000 per violation. It explicitly excludes standard evidence seizure during lawful investigations but overrides all conflicting local laws on this issue.
HB 1 is Wyoming's fiscal 2024-2026 state budget bill, appropriating $56.3 million to fund state agencies including the Governor's Office, Homeland Security, and natural resource programs. It specifies detailed funding allocations (e.g., $800,000 for infrastructure matching grants and $5.3 million for Homeland Security), requires tribal matching funds for wild horse management on tribal lands, and defines budgetary terms for state financial operations. The bill directs funds to existing programs and accounts without creating new policies, focusing solely on budgetary allocations for the biennium.
Wyoming's SF 125 requires criminal background checks for specific individuals involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering operations. It mandates that roles like jockeys, mutuel managers, grooms, farriers, stable employees, and others with access to restricted areas or animal facilities must undergo fingerprint-based background checks through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. The bill specifies these checks are required for permittees, employees, volunteers, and contractors before they can participate in events. It does not change betting rules or revenue structures but adds personnel vetting as a regulatory requirement for safety and integrity. The law applies directly to all entities operating pari-mutuel events in Wyoming.
HB 92 clarifies that Wyoming courts and state agencies cannot infringe on parental rights without proving a compelling state interest using the least restrictive means. It specifically requires school districts to communicate and disclose information about students to parents to protect those rights, amending education statutes to mandate this communication. The bill directly affects parents, school boards, and educational agencies by establishing new disclosure obligations. It takes effect on July 1, 2024, and does not alter existing parental rights protections but codifies requirements for school communication.
HB 4 amends Wyoming's property tax refund program to adjust eligibility criteria and refund amounts. It sets income limits at 125%-175% of the county or state median household income (updated annually) and caps household assets at $150,000 per adult member (adjusted yearly for cost of living). Refunds are calculated as a percentage of the maximum allowable amount - ranging from 100% down to 5% - based on how closely an applicant's income aligns with the median threshold. Counties may also adopt optional local refund programs with similar income limits, subject to county-specific rules. The bill updates existing rules for verifying income via federal tax returns and requires refunds to be issued by September 30.
This Wyoming bill requires the state game and fish department to relocate bighorn sheep from the Sweetwater Rocks herd unit if federal actions threaten domestic sheep grazing on public lands. It mandates relocation within six months of such federal action and reimburses costs using $100,000 from a wildlife research fund. The law authorizes the attorney general to challenge federal policies in court that conflict with Wyoming's existing livestock-grazing plan. The bill directly affects grazing permittees and federal land management decisions involving livestock and bighorn sheep.
HB 166 creates Wyoming's Education Savings Account (ESA) program, providing state-funded accounts for eligible students based on household income relative to federal poverty levels. Families with incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level receive $5,000 annually, those between 250%-350% receive $3,000, and those between 350%-400% receive $1,000. Parents can use these funds for qualifying education expenses like tuition at approved schools, tutoring (excluding immediate family), textbooks, technology, uniforms, and standardized test fees. The Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction will manage the program, with funds transferred to a dedicated expenditure account.
This bill increases Wyoming's property tax exemption for veterans from $3,000 to $6,000 annually on assessed property value. It directly affects veterans who own property in Wyoming by reducing their annual property tax burden. The state appropriates $8.2 million from the general fund to reimburse counties for the increased exemption cost, with funds expiring June 30, 2027. The change applies to property taxes assessed on or after January 1, 2025.
