Wyoming SF196: Second Amendment Protection Act amendments.

What the bill says

An act relating to the protection of constitutional rights; amending the Second Amendment Protection Act as specified; creating exceptions to the Second Amendment Protection Act; creating a civil penalty; creating a criminal penalty; creating an exception to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to the protection of constitutional rights; amending the Second Amendment Protection Act as specified; creating exceptions to the Second Amendment Protection Act; creating a civil penalty; creating a criminal penalty; creating an exception to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 1‐39‐124 is created to enforcement of federal regulation of firearms, firearm accessories, magazines and ammunition. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from a violation of W.S. 9‐14‐203. Section 2. W.S. 1‐39‐103(a)(ix), 1‐39‐104(a), 9‐14‐203(a) through (c) and by creating new subsections (d) through (h) are amended to read: 1‐39‐103. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (ix) "This act" means W.S. 1‐39‐101 through 1‐39‐120 1‐39‐124. 1‐39‐104. Granting immunity from tort liability; liability on contracts; exceptions. (a) A governmental entity and its public employees while acting within the scope of duties are granted immunity from liability for any tort except as provided by W.S. 1‐39‐105 through 1‐39‐112, and 1‐39‐122 and 1‐39‐123 through 1‐39‐124. Any immunity in actions based on a contract entered into by a governmental entity is waived except to the extent provided by the contract if the contract was within the powers granted to the entity and was properly executed and except as provided in W.S. 1‐39‐120(b). The claims procedures of W.S. …

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Sponsors

• Robert Wharff (R, H49)
• Biteman, Bo (R, S21)
• Tim French (R, S18)
• Robert Ide (R, S29)
• Dan Laursen (R, S19)
• McKeown, Troy (R, S24)
• Tim Salazar (R, S26) · primary sponsor
• Scott Smith (R, H05)

Latest actions

1. March 19, 2025: Governor Vetoed SEA No. 0082
2. March 5, 2025: H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0082
3. March 4, 2025: Assigned Number SEA No. 0082
4. March 4, 2025: S President Signed SEA No. 0082
5. March 3, 2025: H 3rd Reading:Passed 53-7-2-0-0
6. March 3, 2025: S Received for Concurrence
7. March 3, 2025: S Concur:Failed 5-26-0-0-0
8. March 3, 2025: S Appointed JCC01 Members
9. March 3, 2025: H Appointed JCC01 Members
10. February 28, 2025: H 2nd Reading:Passed

Votes

• S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (March 4, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0 (March 4, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-3-5-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 54 yea, 3 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0 (February 26, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 10, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF196?

SF196 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Second Amendment Protection Act amendments.

What does SF196 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the protection of constitutional rights; amending the Second Amendment Protection Act as specified; creating exceptions to the Second Amendment Protection Act; creating a civil penalty; creating a criminal penalty; creating an exception to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF196?

Vetoed as of March 19, 2025. Latest action: Governor Vetoed SEA No. 0082 (March 19, 2025).

Who sponsored SF196?

Tim Salazar (R, S26), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF196?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0196