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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to property; authorizing attorney fees and expert witness fees for actions related to prescriptive easements as specified; clarifying the time period for a prescriptive easement; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that a prescriptive easement for a water conveyance, which is a legal right to use someone else's land for a water channel, can be established if the water user has maintained the conveyance for at least ten years under a claim of right, and it adds a provision allowing courts to award reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees to the prevailing party in any lawsuit concerning the establishment or challenge of such an easement. This change, which also specifies that the bill applies to actions filed on or after July 1, 2026, aims to provide financial recourse for those involved in legal disputes over water conveyance easements.
Sponsors (0)
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Other Sponsors (1)
Select Water (Other)
Last Action
Failed Introduction 40-22-0-0-0 (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0079 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0079.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0079.pdf |
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