Bill > HB0283

This bill amends the Wyoming Second Amendment Protection Act to further restrict state and local government agencies from cooperating with federal firearms regulations. The bill expands existing prohibitions by preventing Wyoming governmental entities from using any funds—including state, local, or federal money—to enforce federal regulations related to firearms, accessories, or ammunition against law-abiding citizens. It introduces significant civil penalties, including a $50,000 fine per violation for agencies that enforce or materially support federal firearms regulations. The bill creates exceptions for certain situations, such as pursuing criminal suspects across state lines or assisting in federal prosecutions involving serious crimes. It also allows citizens to bring civil actions to enforce these provisions and explicitly removes sovereign immunity as a defense. The legislation defines key terms like "law abiding citizen" and "material aid" and provides detailed guidelines about what constitutes prohibited cooperation with federal firearms regulations. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and represents a continuation of Wyoming's efforts to protect what it considers to be Second Amendment rights by limiting federal firearms regulatory power at the state level.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0283