SF 7 amends Wyoming's definition of "opiate antagonist" to explicitly include naloxone hydrochloride (marketed as Narcan) and other FDA-approved medications for treating opioid overdoses. This clarifies which substances qualify under the existing Emergency Administration of Opiate Antagonist Act, ensuring consistency for first responders and healthcare providers. The change takes effect July 1, 2023, and does not create new requirements or funding. The bill solely updates terminology in current law without altering enforcement or access provisions.
HB 20 requires Wyoming's Board of Land Commissioners to provide notice and a public comment period before exchanging state lands, directly affecting leaseholders, adjacent landowners, county officials, and state legislators in the affected area. It directs the board to prioritize exchanges that keep state lands within the same county, improve public access to state lands, consolidate contiguous state land parcels, and gain support from affected stakeholders. The bill also permits a cash payment of up to 25% of the land value (from the permanent land fund) to balance exchanges and prohibits using eminent domain for land purchases under this process.
This bill repeals Wyoming's legal provisions that allowed landowners to sue for trespass or pursue criminal charges against individuals collecting resource data (like geological surveys) on adjacent or nearby land. It removes both the civil liability for damages and the criminal penalties previously tied to this activity. The repeal eliminates a specific legal remedy for landowners who claimed unauthorized data collection occurred on their property. This change took effect July 1, 2023.
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.
