Rep. Daniel Singh

Maddy summaryHB 90 requires Wyoming's Livestock Board to create a standard notification protocol for confirmed anthrax outbreaks. It mandates that the board inform livestock producers, veterinarians, and animal health agencies within six square miles of a confirmed anthrax test in a county. The protocol must be developed through rulemaking, with a report to the Agriculture Committee due by September 30, 2025. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, for most provisions, though reporting and rulemaking requirements begin immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 125 repeals Wyoming’s existing law (W.S. 31-11-102) that defined "unauthorized use of a vehicle" as a crime. This bill directly affects the state’s criminal code by removing this specific offense, meaning the unauthorized use of a vehicle will no longer be prosecuted under this statute. The repeal takes effect on July 1, 2025, and does not create new penalties or alter other vehicle-related laws. The bill is procedural, with no additional mechanisms or provisions beyond the repeal.

Maddy summaryHB 199, titled the "Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act" (not "Steamboat Legacy," which appears to be a misreference), creates a state-funded scholarship program for K-12 students in Wyoming. It increases the maximum annual scholarship from $6,000 to $7,000 for students at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, with annual inflation adjustments, and funds it through a new "Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Program Account" using state education revenues. The bill eliminates mandatory certification for private schools and providers but adds voluntary registration, while prohibiting funding from local taxes. It directly affects low-income Wyoming families seeking to use scholarships for public, private, or online education options.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 135 requires the state Attorney General to defend the state's dual banking system when federal or other state regulators allegedly treat Wyoming-chartered banks unfairly. The bill creates a new legal provision (W.S. 13-1-901) directing the Attorney General to investigate complaints from Wyoming banks about unlawful disparate treatment and take action to ensure fair treatment. It directly affects Wyoming state-chartered banks and the state government, aiming to protect Wyoming's banking revenue and regulatory framework. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, without changing existing banking regulations but adding a defense mechanism for state banks.

Maddy summaryHB 222 (Medical Ethics Defense Act-2) protects healthcare workers, hospitals, insurers, and other healthcare entities in Wyoming from being forced to provide or pay for specific health services that conflict with their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. It allows them to refuse participation in or payment for such services without facing discrimination, job loss, license penalties, or other adverse actions. The law explicitly states this protection does not override duties to provide emergency care or other non-conflicting services, and it defines key terms like "conscience" and "health care service" to clarify coverage. The bill creates new legal safeguards for conscience-based decisions within healthcare delivery.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Wyoming's confidentiality laws to allow the Department of Family Services (DFS) to share certain data for specific purposes. It creates a new exception permitting DFS to share information across agencies (like health, education, and workforce services) for referrals, service provision, and bona fide research, while still complying with federal law. The bill requires DFS to develop rules for data sharing and report to the legislature by October 2025 on shared data types and privacy safeguards. It directly affects DFS and the agencies receiving shared data, without creating new programs or altering eligibility for services. The main provisions take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 60 requires all public schools, the University of Wyoming, and Wyoming community colleges to designate athletic teams by sex and prohibits male students from competing on teams designated for female students. The bill creates legal remedies allowing schools or students harmed by violations to seek damages, attorney fees, and injunctions through private lawsuits within two years of the violation. It defines "female" and "male" based on biological reproductive systems and prohibits schools from participating in female-designated sports with teams known to include male students. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, for all institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 77 requires ride-share drivers in Wyoming to provide proof of Wyoming motor vehicle registration before they can operate through transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft). Specifically, ride-share companies must verify that drivers submit a copy of their Wyoming vehicle registration for the vehicle they use to provide rides. This requirement applies to all drivers using Wyoming-registered vehicles for ride-sharing services and takes effect on July 1, 2025. The bill does not create new fees or alter driver licensing rules, only mandating registration verification as a precondition for drivers to work.

Maddy summaryHB 100 allows Wyoming school districts and charter schools to hire certain K-12 staff without teaching certificates or permits, provided they adopt specific board policies. These policies require applicants to be at least 18 years old and undergo criminal background checks, including fingerprinting. The bill amends existing laws to permit this hiring path while maintaining background check requirements for uncertified personnel. It takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 149 prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against adoption and foster care agencies that decline placements based on religious beliefs. It specifically protects religious organizations (including faith-based groups) that provide these services, ensuring they cannot be excluded or penalized for refusing to place children with same-sex couples or others due to sincerely held religious convictions. The law creates new legal protections requiring government entities to avoid actions that conflict with an agency’s religious practices, consistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedents like *Fulton v. Philadelphia*. It directly affects adoption/foster care providers and government agencies managing child welfare services in Wyoming.