Bill > SF0196

This bill amends the Second Amendment Protection Act to further restrict Wyoming state and local government entities from enforcing or cooperating with certain federal firearms regulations. The bill creates a new provision allowing civil liability for governmental entities that violate the act, with potential penalties of $50,000 per violation. It expands protections for "law abiding citizens" by prohibiting state agencies from enforcing federal firearms regulations, with some specific exceptions. These exceptions include providing material aid to federal officers when pursuing suspects across state lines, assisting with federal prosecutions involving serious crimes, and accepting federal assistance for law enforcement. The bill also clarifies that individual public or peace officers cannot be personally liable for civil penalties, though their employing agencies can be. The legislation defines key terms like "law abiding citizen" and "material aid," and establishes that violations can result in both civil penalties and potential misdemeanor criminal charges. The bill is set to take effect 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 regulation enforcement within the state.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0196