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WY HB0062
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Smith
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AI Summary
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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
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Aggregate liability cap for all claimants from a single incident increases from $500,000 to $2,000,000
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Annual inflation adjustments to liability caps will be calculated by the general services division using the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is less
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Local government self-insurance program limits are updated to match the new $1,000,000 per claimant and $2,000,000 aggregate caps
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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