Sen. Barry Crago

Maddy summaryHB 128 clarifies that voyeurism occurs when someone secretly views another person in an enclosed space where that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas). The bill expands the definition of voyeurism to specifically include looking into such private spaces without consent, making this conduct a misdemeanor. It does not change existing penalties (up to 6 months in jail or $750 fine) but defines where voyeurism is legally prohibited. The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly affecting individuals who secretly observe others in private settings.

Maddy summaryHB 108 prohibits the sale of THC-containing edibles (like gummies or baked goods) and vaping products to anyone under 21 years old in Wyoming. It defines "edible products" as consumables with THC and "vaping products" as devices that deliver THC vapor, including e-cigarettes and vape pens. Retailers face fines up to $750 for violations (increasing for repeat offenses within 24 months) and may face temporary sales bans for third offenses. An exception allows parents/guardians to purchase CBD oil with ≤0.3% THC for minors’ use. The bill takes effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming bill (SF 91) clarifies how married couples can establish "tenancy by the entirety" for real property. It allows spouses to automatically create this ownership type simply by listing themselves as "husband and wife" or "spouses" on a property deed, without needing additional legal steps. The change directly affects married couples purchasing or transferring real estate in Wyoming, ensuring their joint ownership is legally recognized as tenancy by the entirety. This provision streamlines property ownership for married couples but does not alter other aspects of property law.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 128 modifies state law governing land exchanges between Wyoming and the federal government. It removes the previous requirement that exchanged federal and state lands must be equal in size, allowing for more flexible transactions. The bill also ensures all such exchanges follow existing orders, rules, and regulations related to land exchanges. This change directly affects how Wyoming manages land transactions with the federal government, streamlining the process without altering land use policies. The bill took effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 126 amends Wyoming's criminal trespass law to clarify that property owners or their agents may use reasonable physical force to stop someone trespassing on their land. It specifies this force must be necessary to end what the owner reasonably believes is ongoing trespass. The bill does not change existing self-defense laws, as stated in Section (e). The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly affecting landowners and their authorized representatives facing trespassers.

Maddy summaryHB 96 extends existing property insurance coverage to beneficiaries who inherit property through a transfer on death deed (TODD) after the original owner's death. For 60 days after title transfers, the new owner is automatically covered as if they were the named insured, without needing new insurance. The bill requires beneficiaries to notify insurers within 60 days of inheritance and mandates insurers to send written notices 20 days before coverage ends, specifying the exact lapse date. This applies only to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2023, directly affecting TODD beneficiaries, property owners using this tool, and insurers.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 83 authorizes the governor to negotiate written agreements with tribes regarding hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering rights based on treaty or federal rights on state lands. The bill requires tribes to adopt enforceable game codes, align seasons with state regulations (except for ceremonial purposes), share harvest data, and comply with state conservation rules. It ensures tribal members without valid licenses follow state laws outside the Wind River Reservation and clarifies that agreements do not override private property rights without owner permission. The law mandates a report to the legislature after each agreement is finalized and grants state agencies rulemaking authority for implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.