This bill increases the referral bonus for the Wyoming National Guard's peer recruitment program from $500 to $1,000 per successful referral. It expands eligibility to include current military department employees and recruits who have begun enlistment (though recruits must complete their own enlistment before receiving a bonus). The program's expiration date is extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, and includes a $163,000 state appropriation to fund bonuses during this period. The policy directly affects current Guard members, veterans, military staff, and new recruits who refer eligible candidates.
Wyoming's HB 10 requires county and school libraries to keep sexually explicit materials out of sections primarily for minors (under age 18). Libraries must catalog and store such materials in adult sections, and establish a formal process for residents to challenge material placement in children's areas. This includes providing written challenge forms at library locations and online, with a 60-day review period for decisions. Libraries failing to implement the challenge process by August 1, 2026, face daily $500 penalties, and violations allow residents to pursue legal action after using the challenge process.
Wyoming's SF 19 allows schools to stock and administer epinephrine using auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or other FDA-approved devices for severe allergic reactions without requiring a student-specific prescription. It directly affects schools, school nurses, and trained staff by enabling them to provide emergency treatment to students experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill requires schools to develop allergy management guidelines, track incidents, and maintain records of trained personnel, while also providing liability protection for good-faith administration (excluding gross negligence). It updates definitions to include all approved epinephrine delivery methods and specifies that administering stock epinephrine does not constitute the practice of medicine.
This Wyoming bill (SF 22) creates a new legal structure called "decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations" for groups with 100+ members working toward a common nonprofit purpose using digital systems. It clarifies that members and administrators won't face personal liability for the association's contracts or torts, and requires assets to be distributed per federal law when the association dissolves. The bill updates definitions to include terms like "governing principles" (rules governing the group) and "distributed ledger protocol" (digital systems for voting), while removing outdated provisions. It directly affects nonprofits seeking to operate under this specific decentralized model, particularly those using blockchain or digital governance tools.
HB 22 establishes a process for Wyoming residents to remove elected municipal officers (like mayors or city council members) through a voter petition. To trigger a recall, a petition must collect signatures from at least 25% of registered voters in the municipality, include general grounds for removal, and follow specific filing rules. If valid, the city clerk schedules a special election 30-40 days later, with a preliminary primary election if multiple candidates run for the position. The officer seeking removal can run against opponents, and the winner takes office for the remaining term unless they fail to qualify within 10 days. This bill directly affects local elected officials in Wyoming cities and towns, effective July 1, 2026.
This Wyoming bill (SF 82) requires registered agents for business entities (like corporations and partnerships) to maintain the names and addresses of all owners (e.g., partners, shareholders, members) at the registered office. Exceptions apply if an entity has over 100 owners, operates from a physical location in Wyoming for daily business, is a decentralized autonomous organization, or is a specific type of nonprofit association. The requirement applies until the entity's first annual report is filed, then when annual reports are due. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 121 imposes a severance tax on hydrogen production in Wyoming, directly affecting companies and entities producing hydrogen within the state. It taxes hydrogen based on its fair market value (similar to natural gas taxation), with a 9% rate for hydrogen produced from water and a 3% rate for hydrogen from other feedstocks like natural gas or biomass. The tax applies to the gross value of hydrogen produced, with exemptions and collection procedures mirroring existing natural gas severance tax rules. The law would take effect for all hydrogen production starting July 1, 2026.
HB 101 requires guardians to have monthly in-person contact with their wards to monitor well-being, with written records submitted to the court. It sets limits on guardian fees (capping payments at federal rates) and mandates that guardians notify service providers (like healthcare or housing entities) about their appointment. The bill directly affects guardians, their wards (adults under guardianship), and courts, which must review the contact logs and reports. Key provisions include banning inappropriate restraints, requiring detailed court reports on the ward's condition, and ensuring fees don't harm the ward's financial independence. These changes aim to strengthen oversight in guardianship cases.
HB 146, the "Affordable Electricity Act of 2026," exempts small residential solar devices (called "plug-in solar generation devices" or PIPVs) from most utility regulations. It directly affects homeowners who install compliant PIPVs - devices under 1,200 watts per meter, designed for standard 120V outlets, and meeting safety standards - to offset their personal electricity use. Key provisions include banning utility fees for these devices, eliminating requirements for interconnection agreements or net metering approvals, and mandating safety features to prevent backfeeding during outages. The bill also shields utilities from liability for customer-installed PIPVs, making it easier for residents to adopt small-scale solar without utility hurdles.
Wyoming's HB 160, the Digital Taxonomy Act, defines key terms and creates a classification system for digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) and "sealed tokens" recorded on distributed ledgers (e.g., blockchain). It establishes legal frameworks for characterizing these assets, including definitions for concepts like "distributed ledger," "digital asset," and "computational indicia," to clarify their legal status. The bill directly affects businesses, developers, and legal entities working with digital assets by providing standardized terminology for transactions, ownership, and jurisdiction. It does not impose new taxes or regulations but aims to create a consistent legal foundation for digital asset use within Wyoming. The bill is currently pending, having died in committee in March 2026.
This Wyoming bill (SF 122) shortens deadlines for health insurers and independent review organizations to evaluate whether medical services are necessary. It reduces the insurer review period from 45 to 21 days and requires external review organizations to complete decisions within 21 days of receiving a request. The changes directly affect health insurers, patients (claimants), and independent review organizations handling coverage disputes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter coverage criteria, only the timing for decisions.
SF 92 creates Wyoming's False Claims Act, allowing the state to sue individuals or entities that knowingly submit false claims for payment. It imposes penalties of three times the state's damages plus $5,500-$11,000 per false claim, affecting contractors, grantees, and state employees who submit inaccurate claims or fail to repay overpayments. The law includes reduced penalties if the person reports violations within 30 days and fully cooperates with investigations. It defines key terms like "knowingly" and "false claim" to clarify when penalties apply.
