Rep. Mike Yin

Maddy summaryHB 329 modifies Wyoming law to give the Office of Homeland Security discretion over whether to cooperate with other states' and federal homeland security agencies (previously required). It mandates that Wyoming's Division of Criminal Investigation must cooperate with the Office of Homeland Security. The bill also authorizes the Office to receive criminal identification and intelligence information from law enforcement for security purposes. These changes directly affect Wyoming's homeland security office, law enforcement agencies, and their coordination with state and federal partners. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 308, the Cryptographic Frontiers Act, requires Wyoming's Attorney General to investigate federal actions that allegedly violate the rights of Wyoming residents or businesses related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. It specifically targets federal overreach involving debanking, restrictions on crypto-related free expression, unreasonable searches of digital assets, demands for private keys, and burdens on intrastate crypto transactions. If the Attorney General determines federal actions endanger these rights, they may file lawsuits or intervene in existing cases - after obtaining the Governor's approval. The bill directly affects Wyoming residents and businesses facing federal actions in these areas, creating a new state-level legal mechanism to challenge such actions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 267 regulates consumable hemp products (like edibles and tinctures) by requiring licenses for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from the Wyoming Liquor Division. It imposes an excise tax on retail sales, mandates independent lab testing for THC content using specific methods, and prohibits sales to anyone under 21. The bill defines key terms like "batch," "manufacturer," and "retailer," and includes penalties for violations such as selling to minors or operating without a license. This directly affects businesses selling hemp-derived products in Wyoming, adding regulatory and tax requirements to their operations.

Maddy summaryHB 309 repeals Wyoming's Medicaid Fairness Act and related statutes (including W.S. 14-2-1001-1008) that governed Medicaid coverage for birth-related costs. The bill removes specific administrative requirements affecting how Medicaid services are provided for childbirth in Wyoming. It preserves all existing rights and obligations under the repealed law for actions taken before July 1, 2025. The repeal takes effect on July 1, 2025, ending these specific Medicaid program provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 256 renames Wyoming's "Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology" to the "Select Committee on Blockchain and Emerging Technologies." The bill clarifies that the committee may recommend legislation promoting blockchain and digital innovation, but any bills related to Title 13 (financial regulations) require approval from the joint minerals, business and economic development committee before introduction. As a procedural bill, it does not create new laws but adjusts committee structure and oversight processes. The committee currently has no active legislation, with the bill pending introduction as of February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 239, the Reproductive Freedom Act, establishes that Wyoming residents have the right to abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb (viability) or to protect the person's life or health, prohibiting state interference with this right. It defines key terms like "abortion" and "viability," and specifies that unauthorized abortions (outside these limits) are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail or a $5,000 fine. The bill also protects healthcare providers’ professional judgment on viability or health risks, allows religious or ethical objections to participating in abortions without discrimination, and requires state-funded pregnancy programs to provide equivalent information about abortion options. It directly affects all Wyoming residents seeking abortion care, healthcare providers, and state programs offering reproductive services.

Maddy summaryHB 126 clarifies that home-based child care provided in a private residence (for up to 15 children regularly) is considered a "residential use" of property. This means property covenants that only allow "residential" uses cannot block family day care operations, unless the covenant explicitly and clearly prohibits child care. The law applies to existing and future property covenants that don't address child care directly. It takes effect on July 1, 2024, directly affecting homeowners operating family day care in their residences.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 96 clarifies that certain custodial and fiduciary accounts held by banks - where customers' assets (including digital assets) are managed - cannot be treated as the bank's assets during bankruptcy or receivership. The bill requires banks to keep these assets fully segregated from their own funds, maintain separate accounting, and use written agreements explicitly stating customers retain ownership. It specifically governs digital asset handling, allowing stablecoin reserves and third-party trading platforms under strict segregation rules, while prohibiting commingling of customer assets with the bank’s or third parties’ assets. This directly affects banks offering digital asset custody services and their customers by ensuring asset protection in financial distress.

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming bill (HB 145) defines "customer" to include natural persons or their agents/trustees for open banking purposes. It requires banks to obtain a customer's express written consent before sharing any data with third parties, and limits shared data to what is strictly necessary for the customer to receive a financial product or service. The law directly affects Wyoming residents who use banking services and banks offering open banking features. It takes effect on July 1, 2024, and does not create new services but sets clear rules for data sharing.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 103 sets the property tax assessment ratio for residential property at 8.3% of fair market value, while maintaining a 9.5% rate for all other property types. This bill directly affects residential property owners by changing how their property taxes are calculated based on assessed value. The key provision amends Wyoming statutes to establish these specific assessment percentages for tax calculation purposes. The bill's effective date (January 1, 2025) is contingent on voters approving a related constitutional amendment in the 2024 general election.