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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2021
04/07/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to firearms; making legislative findings; invalidating certain federal laws that limit the right to bear arms; prohibiting enforcement of invalidated federal laws; imposing employment consequences for those enforcing invalidated federal laws; waiving sovereign immunity as specified; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, the Second Amendment Preservation Act-2, aims to invalidate certain federal laws that limit the right to bear arms within the borders of Wyoming. It prohibits the enforcement of these invalidated federal laws and imposes employment consequences for those who enforce them. The bill also waives sovereign immunity for public officials who deprive residents of their Second Amendment rights. Additionally, it allows residents to pursue legal action against law enforcement officers or supervisors who enforce the invalidated federal laws. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Mark Baker (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Theodore Blackburn (R)*,
Anthony Bouchard (R)*,
Marshall Burt (LIB)*,
Tim French (R)*,
Chuck Gray (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Tom James (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Robert Wharff (R)*,
John Winter (R)*,
Last Action
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (on 04/07/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/HB0124 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021/Introduced/HB0124.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021/Fiscal/HB0124.pdf |
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