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WY HB0157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darin McCann

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing parents to sue the state, state agencies, or political subdivisions for infringement of parental rights under W.S. 14-2-206

  • Establishes an exception to governmental immunity, making governmental entities liable for damages resulting from parental rights violations

  • Waives the standard governmental claims notice requirements (W.S. 1-39-113) for parental rights lawsuits

  • Permits courts to award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing parents in these cases

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Protection of parental rights-cause of action.

Last Action

COW:S Rereference to Committee of the Whole Motion Failed by Roll Call 12-19-0-0-0

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2026
Education2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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