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WY HB0062

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum liability for governmental entities under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act increases from $250,000 to $1,000,000 per claimant for claims arising from a single transaction or occurrence

  • Aggregate liability cap for all claimants from a single incident increases from $500,000 to $2,000,000

  • Annual inflation adjustments to liability caps will be calculated by the general services division using the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is less

  • Local government self-insurance program limits are updated to match the new $1,000,000 per claimant and $2,000,000 aggregate caps

  • Effective July 1, 2026, applying only to claims based on transactions or occurrences on or after that date

Legislative Description

The Christian Smith Safety Act.

Last Action

COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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