Bill > SF0059

This bill modifies Wyoming state law regarding the confidentiality of records maintained by registered agents, specifically expanding the circumstances under which the secretary of state can release confidential information. Currently, such information could only be released through court-ordered subpoenas or to law enforcement agencies for criminal investigations. The new legislation allows county assessors and county treasurers to request confidential information in writing for official business, with the important caveat that these county officials must then maintain the confidentiality of the records and can only further release them under the same limited conditions as the secretary of state (via court subpoena or to law enforcement for criminal investigations). The bill specifies that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing state agencies time to prepare for the updated information-sharing protocols. The modification appears designed to facilitate more efficient information exchange between state agencies while still maintaining strict confidentiality protections.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0059