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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to weapons; amending the age requirement for a qualified person to be issued a permit to carry a concealed weapon; making conforming amendments; repealing obsolete provisions; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wyoming's laws regarding concealed weapon permits by lowering the minimum age requirement from 21 to 18 years old. Specifically, the bill amends the existing statute to allow individuals who are 18 years of age to be eligible to obtain a concealed firearm permit from the state's attorney general. The permit would remain valid for five years and require the permit holder to carry both the permit and valid identification when carrying a concealed firearm, and to present both upon request by a peace officer. The bill also includes provisions maintaining immunity for the attorney general, division of criminal investigation, sheriffs, and police chiefs from personal liability related to issuing or managing concealed firearm permits. Additionally, the bill repeals a specific subsection of the existing law and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which will align the state's concealed carry age requirement with the age at which individuals can generally purchase firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
Bill Allemand (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R)*,
Dalton Banks (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Brian Boner (R)*,
Marlene Brady (R)*,
Gary Brown (R)*,
Lee Filer (R)*,
Rob Geringer (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Paul Hoeft (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Stephen Johnson (R)*,
Thomas Kelly (R)*,
Chris Knapp (R)*,
Tony Locke (R)*,
Ann Lucas (R)*,
Darin McCann (R)*,
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)*,
Michael Schmid (R)*,
Daniel Singh (R)*,
Darin Smith (R)*,
Scott Smith (R)*,
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)*,
Nina Webber (R)*,
Robert Wharff (R)*,
Last Action
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0174 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0174.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0174.pdf |
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