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WY HB0104

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Larsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • County clerks may reject documents submitted for filing that lack arguable basis in law or fact, or are presented for improper purposes such as harassment
  • Clerks must file a motion with district court to obtain an order declaring a filing frivolous before rejection; the filer must receive notice and opportunity to be heard
  • For previously filed documents determined to be frivolous, clerks may add a notation to the record stating the filing has been deemed frivolous
  • Rejected filing fees must be refunded within 10 days of the court order; filings cannot be rejected once the fee has been deposited or the document has been filed
  • Filings declared frivolous have no legal effect; effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

County clerks-frivolous filings procedure.

Last Action

Did not Consider for Introduction

2/13/2026

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