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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to cities, towns and counties; prohibiting cities, towns and counties from imposing fees or conditions related to housing on residential or commercial development as specified; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Fifth Amendment Protection Act, prohibits cities, towns, and counties from requiring developers to provide workforce housing, address unmet housing needs, or create affordable housing through monetary fees, nonmonetary conditions, or other concessions for new residential or commercial developments. This restriction applies to permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026, and does not affect any contracts or obligations already in place before that date. The bill aims to prevent local governments from imposing these types of housing-related requirements on development projects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
John Bear (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R),
Scott Heiner (R),
Larry Hicks (R),
Lynn Hutchings (R),
Bob Ide (R),
Chris Knapp (R),
John Kolb (R),
Tony Locke (R),
Troy McKeown (R),
Chip Neiman (R),
Tim Salazar (R),
Cheri Steinmetz (R),
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R),
Last Action
Received for Introduction (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0141 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/HB0141.pdf |
| Representative Storer | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0141H3003.pdf |
| Representative Storer | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0141H3002.pdf |
| Representative Storer | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0141H3001.pdf |
| House Appropriations Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0141HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0141.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0141.pdf |
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