Maddy summaryHB 155 requires Wyoming businesses claiming over $250,000 in annual sales or use tax exemptions to submit detailed reports to the state tax department by February 1st each year. The reports must include sales tax collected, exemptions claimed, property taxes paid, and aggregated employee data (full-time/part-time counts, average wages/benefits in Wyoming) without personal identifiers. Businesses failing to report must pay back taxes plus interest/penalties and lose exemption eligibility for that year. The state tax department must annually report aggregated data to the legislature starting August 1, 2027. This bill directly affects large businesses using specific tax exemptions, aiming to improve transparency in tax revenue reporting.
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Maddy summaryHB 186, the "Baby Olivia Act," requires Wyoming public schools to provide human development education to students in grades 5-12, mandating specific instructional materials. The bill directs schools to show two videos: one displaying high-definition fetal organ development via ultrasound, and another demonstrating fertilization and human development stages from conception to birth. School districts must allow parental opt-outs via written request and comply with annual audits by the state education department. The law applies to all public school districts beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, with implementation requiring legislative approval for health education standards. The bill failed its introduction in the Wyoming House (39-20-3) on February 14, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 172 limits the number of historic horse racing terminals operators can run based on track size and requires a minimum of 16 live racing days at a track to qualify for a permit. It caps terminals at 1,200 per track that’s 7/8 mile or longer and 1,000 per shorter track, and prohibits adding new terminals if existing ones at a location are unused. The bill directly affects racetrack operators seeking simulcasting permits to operate these terminals. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with some provisions effective immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summarySJ 7 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Wyoming legislature, not courts, the authority to define what constitutes "health care" for the purpose of the constitutional right to health care access. It would also require that any health care laws passed by the legislature undergo judicial review under the "rational basis" standard (meaning courts would only strike down laws lacking a reasonable connection to a government interest). This change would directly shift how health care decisions are legally defined and regulated in Wyoming, moving authority from judges to elected lawmakers. The amendment must be approved by Wyoming voters to become part of the state constitution.
Maddy summarySF 93 amends Wyoming's child custody laws to promote shared custody as the default for temporary orders and requires courts to explain when it is not ordered. The bill adds a new factor for courts to consider: evidence that a parent provided false information about past domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect. It defines "shared custody" as combining joint legal and physical custody and mandates that courts must order it for final custody decisions unless they find it unsuccessful or not in the child's best interests. The law applies to all custody cases filed on or after July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Wyoming's tax exemption rules for housing projects owned by cities or counties. It requires that such housing property be 100% publicly owned (by a municipality, county, or fully controlled entity) to qualify for tax exemption, excludes profit-making portions from the exemption (while allowing adjustments for public utility costs), and permits cities to instead make payments to maintain low-rent housing. The changes apply to all Wyoming cities, towns, and counties starting January 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySF 97 requires all Wyoming government entities (including state agencies, counties, cities, schools, and public colleges) to accept cash payments for in-person transactions like fees, fines, taxes, and event admissions. It prohibits these entities from charging extra fees solely because someone pays with cash, though they may still collect authorized fees regardless of payment method. The bill defines "cash" as physical U.S. coins and paper currency and takes effect on July 1, 2026. This law directly affects anyone paying government fees in person across Wyoming.
Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 119 prohibits state courts, tribunals, and agencies from applying foreign law (including international legal systems) that violates constitutional rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, such as equal protection or free speech. The bill voids any court ruling based partly on such foreign law, but includes key exceptions for tribal law, religious matters, voluntary agreements to use foreign law, and federal treaties. It also prevents venue transfers in civil cases that would result in applying prohibited foreign law. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 164 allows Wyoming prescribers (doctors, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, and advanced nurses) and pharmacists to legally prescribe and dispense FDA-approved medications for medical conditions not listed on the drug's official label. The law protects these healthcare professionals from disciplinary action by licensing boards or employers solely for using medications off-label, as long as the prescription follows standard medical practice. However, the bill explicitly excludes prescriptions involving schedule I/II controlled substances, gender transition treatments for minors, or abortions. This law aims to expand treatment options for patients while providing legal safeguards for healthcare providers.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 165) amends Wyoming's election law (W.S. 22-3-116) to update how county clerks notify voters about potential registration cancellations. It allows county clerks to send cancellation notices via email in addition to mailing them, while keeping the current 20-day window for voters to request their name remain on the registry. The bill directly affects voters whose registrations may be canceled (e.g., due to inactivity or moving) and county clerks managing voter rolls. It does not change the requirement to notify voters before cancellation or the exceptions (like voting in another state or written request). The changes take effect July 1, 2025.