HB 179, the Hospital Price Transparency Act, requires Wyoming hospitals to publicly list prices for medical services and items on their websites. Specifically, hospitals must post all standard charges in a machine-readable format and provide a readable list of prices for common "shoppable services" (like scheduled procedures) that patients can compare before receiving care. The law applies to all licensed Wyoming hospitals and aims to help patients understand costs for services such as room fees, procedures, and prescription drugs. The Wyoming Department of Health will monitor compliance and enforce penalties for noncompliance, including prohibiting hospitals from collecting debts when transparency rules are violated.
HB 148, the Land, Water and Fiscal Integrity Act, sets new rules for leasing Wyoming state lands for large industrial projects. It defines "utility scale industrial projects" as those costing $15 million+ or covering 320+ acres (excluding mineral extraction), requiring county commissioners to request public hearings for such leases. The bill mandates that leases must include radar-activated lighting to reduce visual impact, require a written analysis of tourism, tax revenue, migration corridors, and property value effects, and require decommissioning bonds. These provisions directly affect state land commissioners, county governments, and developers seeking industrial leases on state lands. The law would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.
HJ 7 is a non-binding resolution requesting the Wyoming State Board of Education to amend social studies content standards to include teaching about the negative consequences of communism, fascism, and socialism in the 20th and 21st centuries. It specifically asks for curriculum that covers documented historical abuses (such as human rights violations and loss of freedoms) under these ideologies and compares them with U.S. principles like democracy and individual rights. The resolution does not mandate changes but urges the Board to consider adding these teaching benchmarks during their standard review process. If adopted, this would affect social studies curriculum in Wyoming public schools, altering how these political ideologies are taught to students.
HB 164 creates the Wyoming Generational Investment Account, a permanent trust fund designed to save state money for future generations. Starting July 1, 2026, the state will transfer $100 million annually from the legislative stabilization reserve into this account, with funds invested per specific rules (85% private equity, 15% private credit). Investment earnings from these transfers cannot be withdrawn for 20 years; after that, half the earnings go to the general fund and half to the stabilization reserve. The bill directly affects state budgeting by redirecting annual transfers and setting long-term investment rules for these funds.
HB 169 bars Wyoming state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to pay membership fees, dues, or related expenses for four specific organizations: the Environmental Council of the States, Council of Chief State School Officers, National Association of Medicaid Directors, and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. The law prohibits payments for membership benefits (excluding goods/services), travel, conference fees, or event costs tied to these groups. It applies to all state funds appropriated by the legislature or received by agencies, effective July 1, 2026. This policy change directly affects state agency budgets and spending decisions related to these designated organizations.
Wyoming's HB 113 (Parent Rights Amendments) requires school districts to notify parents within 5 days before students attend assemblies or activities addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with opt-out options. It prohibits schools from mandating staff or students to use pronouns inconsistent with a student's biological sex and requires parental permission for instruction on these topics. The bill also mandates parental consent for routine health care services and new transparency rules requiring school districts to publish all policies on their websites by 2026-2027. This bill directly affects school districts, staff, students, and parents in Wyoming and is currently pending introduction (received February 9, 2026).
HJ 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Wyoming's method for selecting judges and justices from appointments with retention votes to direct elections. Currently, the governor appoints judges from a list provided by a judicial nominating commission, and they face retention votes in elections. Under this amendment, judges and justices would be elected by voters in general elections for set terms, requiring candidates to file a declaration of intent 3-6 months before the election and face a nonpartisan vote for re-election. A majority vote would retain them for the next term, replacing the current appointment system and judicial nominating commission. The amendment would repeal existing constitutional provisions governing judicial selection and retention.
HB 138, the "Reproductive Freedom Act," proposes to protect abortion access in Wyoming by prohibiting the state from interfering with a person's right to have an abortion before fetal viability (when the fetus can survive outside the womb) or to protect the person's life or health. It defines key terms like "abortion" and "viability," sets penalties for unauthorized abortions (misdemeanor with up to one year in jail or $5,000 fine), and ensures state regulations must be medically necessary and impose the least restrictions possible. The bill also allows healthcare providers and facilities to refuse participation in abortions without discrimination and prohibits state penalties for aiding abortion seekers. This proposed bill, introduced in February 2026 but not yet considered for debate, would replace current abortion laws if enacted.
HB 180 requires cities and towns in Wyoming to address surface water runoff systems established before April 1, 2026. By July 1, 2027, these systems must either be reorganized into a drainage utility (with voter approval) or operated using only city funds without user fees after April 1, 2026. If cities fail to comply by the deadline, they must refund all fees collected before April 1, 2026 to users by September 1, 2027. The bill also allows fees for other services (like water or trash) but prohibits new fees for runoff systems after 2026.
HB 184 creates a criminal deferral program for juveniles (under 18) charged with specific misdemeanors who have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions. Instead of facing trial, eligible juveniles can be placed on probation for up to 18 months, requiring them to report to court twice yearly, follow law-abiding behavior, avoid leaving the state without permission, and pay restitution to victims. If they complete probation successfully, charges are dismissed without a conviction. Violating probation terms may lead to trial or transfer to juvenile court, but successful completion avoids formal criminal records.
HB 174 requires Wyoming's public utilities to offer customers a "choice electric program" that lets them select electricity from different energy sources (like wind, solar, or fossil fuels) and set their preferred mix. Utilities must provide transparent pricing showing actual costs - without subsidies or grants - for each source type, including delivery and administrative fees. Customers can choose specific percentages for each resource type, and utilities must disclose how they handle unreliable energy sources to meet demand. The Public Service Commission must create these rules by January 1, 2027, and cannot keep pricing information confidential. This directly affects residential and commercial electricity customers and all electric utilities operating in Wyoming.
HB 175, Wyoming's "Proxy Advisor Transparency Act," requires proxy advisors to disclose whether their voting recommendations for shareholders are based on a written financial analysis. This disclosure must be provided to shareholders and a company's board at the same time as the recommendation, and posted on the advisor's website. The bill defines a "written financial analysis" as a document evaluating financial benefits/costs, concluding on the best vote for shareholder value, and explaining the methodology. Violations could lead to penalties, civil lawsuits, or discipline by the secretary of state.
