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WY HB0130

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wharff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Wyoming state and local governments from using any personnel or funds to enforce, attempt to enforce, or provide material aid for federal firearm, accessory, or ammunition regulations against law-abiding citizens

  • Imposes a $50,000 civil penalty per violation against state agencies, political subdivisions, or law enforcement agencies whose officers knowingly violate the prohibition, with sovereign immunity waived for such claims

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for public or peace officers who knowingly violate the prohibition, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $2,000, or both

  • Allows any interested party to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions, with courts authorized to award injunctive relief, damages, and reasonable attorney fees

  • Exempts assistance to federal officers pursuing suspects with criminal connections to other states/countries, aid to federal prosecutors for drug or violent crime cases where weapons charges are ancillary, and accepting federal assistance for enforcing Wyoming state laws

Legislative Description

Second amendment protection act amendments.

Last Action

3rd Reading:Failed 13-18-0-0-0

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/23/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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