Bill > SF0133

This bill enhances parental rights protections by creating new legal mechanisms for parents to defend against potential governmental actions that might infringe upon their rights. Specifically, the bill allows parents to assert claims or defenses in judicial or administrative proceedings if they believe their parental rights have been or will be violated. Parents can seek various forms of relief, including injunctive relief (court orders stopping an action), declaratory relief (a court clarifying legal rights), compensatory damages, and recovery of legal costs and attorney fees. The bill also amends existing state law to remove governmental immunity in cases involving parental rights violations, meaning that governmental entities can now be held liable for damages resulting from such infringements. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply broadly, allowing parents to challenge potential rights violations regardless of whether the state or its political subdivisions are directly involved in the proceeding.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0133