Sen. Tom James

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 88 prohibits employers, government entities, and healthcare providers from denying services, employment, education, or healthcare based on a person's COVID-19 or mRNA vaccination status. The bill also bans asking about vaccination status to access public services or facilities. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to $5,000 fines or five years in prison, and affected individuals can pursue civil lawsuits for damages. The law specifically overrides existing immunity protections for healthcare providers under certain circumstances. It applies to all claims accruing after its effective date.

Maddy summarySF 94 prohibits Wyoming public officials and government agencies from enforcing federal mandates requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or restricting alternative treatments (such as nasal sprays or pills). It bans public schools, services, and programs from making vaccination a condition for participation or employment. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties, termination from public jobs, and loss of retirement benefits for officials. Corporations enforcing such mandates would forfeit their right to operate in Wyoming. The bill failed to pass in 2022.

Maddy summaryHB 132 creates a new standing committee called the "Federal Review Committee" within Wyoming's legislature. This committee would review all federal laws, regulations, and actions to determine if they infringe on Wyoming's sovereignty or violate the U.S. Constitution as defined during ratification debates. The committee must disregard U.S. Supreme Court interpretations when making these determinations and would sponsor legislation based on its findings. The bill directly affects the Wyoming legislature by establishing this new committee with specific constitutional review powers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wyoming state agencies to obtain both written governor approval and explicit legislative approval before accepting or spending federal funds that exceed amounts previously approved by the legislature. It mandates written notice to all legislators for any request involving over $1 million in such funds, with the legislature having 10 days to decide. The law applies to all federal funds accepted after its effective date and prevents state payments if approval isn't secured, ensuring no disbursement occurs without legislative consent. This directly affects state agencies managing federal grants and requires transparency in budget decisions involving federal revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1020 prohibits Wyoming public officials and entities from enforcing or implementing federal mandates requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or related preventative treatments (like nasal sprays or pills). It directly affects state/local government employees, elected officials, and public schools or services that might face federal vaccine requirements. Violations would result in misdemeanor charges (up to 1 year in jail, $10 million fine), termination from public employment, and loss of retirement benefits. The bill also allows individuals harmed by such enforcement to sue the public servant responsible.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 1020 would prohibit public officials and entities from enforcing or implementing federal requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations. It specifically bans public servants (including employees and elected officials) from enforcing federal vaccine mandates or policies requiring vaccinations for participation in public services, programs, or activities. Violations would result in criminal penalties (up to $10 million fines, one year in jail), termination from public employment, and loss of future retirement benefits. The bill, introduced in 2021 but failed to pass, targeted federal mandates rather than state-level requirements.