Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 101 expands access to emergency treatments for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and opioid overdoses. It allows healthcare providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) and opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) without a direct patient relationship, specifically enabling standing orders for schools, universities, and other organizations. The bill requires organizations to create treatment policies, train staff, and report incidents to the health department, while granting immunity from liability for good-faith administration. It directly affects staff in educational institutions and public settings who may encounter these medical emergencies. The law applies to all Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming, as clarified in the bill.
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Maddy summaryHB 51 prohibits Wyoming law enforcement from releasing mugshots taken during arrest processing (when someone is booked into jail) unless specific conditions are met. It directly affects arrested individuals who have not yet been convicted, preventing public sharing of their arrest photos. The law allows release only if the person is convicted of the offense, a judge approves it for legitimate law enforcement needs, or a criminal justice agency requests it to apprehend a fugitive or address an immediate safety threat. The bill takes effect July 1, 2022, and applies to all county jails and the Wyoming Department of Corrections.
Maddy summarySF 99 allows Wyoming state agencies and local governments to deposit public funds into credit unions that meet state approval requirements, expanding options beyond traditional banks. The bill amends state law to explicitly include credit unions as "approved depositories" under the same rules as banks, requiring all deposits to be fully insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUA) or FDIC. It maintains existing requirements for security, withdrawal terms (including 30-day notice for some accounts), and approval by the state board of deposits. This change directly affects state treasurers, county governments, and other political subdivisions managing public funds, giving them access to credit unions as a deposit option. The law took effect July 1, 2022.
Maddy summaryHB 143, the "Wyoming Patient Cannabis Act of 2022," proposes a legal framework for medical cannabis in Wyoming. It would allow patients with qualifying conditions (like chronic pain, cancer, or multiple sclerosis) to access cannabis products through licensed dispensaries, with caregivers permitted to assist them. The bill establishes licensing for cultivation facilities, testing labs, and dispensaries under the Wyoming Department of Revenue Liquor Division, prohibits local governments from banning such operations, and defines medical cannabis products while banning synthetic marijuana prescriptions. This would be the first state-regulated medical cannabis program in Wyoming, affecting patients, caregivers, and licensed businesses.
Maddy summaryHB 1021 creates Wyoming's Individual and Family COVID-19 Impact Support Program, providing temporary financial assistance to residents affected by the pandemic. The program offers money for essentials like food, medicine, childcare, mental health support, and lost wages, funded by $20 million in unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. County commissioners can request support for eligible individuals/families, with benefits distributed through community organizations meeting state standards. The program must be fully implemented by October 1, 2024, using funds specifically designated for pandemic-related hardship relief.