State park peace officers-definition and scope of authority.
This bill clarifies that park rangers, superintendents, and assistant superintendents at Wyoming state parks, recreation areas, historic sites, and archeological sites are defined as "peace officers" under state law. It specifies they may exercise authority within these sites or assist other law enforcement officers when requested. The change applies to all such personnel who have completed required training under Wyoming Statute 9-1-701 through 9-1-707. This update ensures clear legal authority for park staff to perform their duties and collaborate with other officers without expanding existing powers.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Signed Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
MINOR
This bill expands the peace officer authority for state park personnel by adding specific conditions under which they can enforce felony statutes. The change clarifies that park rangers and superintendents can assist other law enforcement officers when they observe or discover a felony during their official duties, extending their enforcement capabilities beyond just responding to assistance requests.
Scope change
Expanded from general assistance requests to include active enforcement of felony statutes when observed or discovered during official duties
ENFORCEMENT
Added authority for state park peace officers to enforce felony statutes when they observe or discover a felony during their official duties
DEFINITION
Modified the definition of peace officer in multiple statutes to include the new felony enforcement authority for park personnel
Added park ranger peace officers to the definition of law enforcement officer in the statewide definitions section
Floor votes · Senate Jan 21, 2025 · House Feb 24, 2025
How they voted
21–8
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 31
Jan 21, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican29
65% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Feb 27, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed SEA No. 0024
legislature
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 40-20-2-0-0
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
H06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H06 - Travel
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 21-8-2-0-0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
S06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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