Wyoming HB80: Identification cards-renewal for care facility residents.

What the bill says

An act relating to identification cards; authorizing the renewal of identification cards by residents of nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities without appearing in person as specified; specifying limitations on the renewal of identification cards; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:

AN ACT relating to identification cards; authorizing the renewal of identification cards by residents of nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities without appearing in person as specified; specifying limitations on the renewal of identification cards; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates. Section 1. W.S. 31-8-103(d) and by creating a new subsection (e) is amended to records; new cards; renewal by persons living in care facilities. (d) The division shall send a notification for an identification card to the last known address of every eligible registrant, or notify by electronic means if the eligible registrant has consented to receive notices electronically, within one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration of the registrant's identification card. The notification shall conspicuously advise registrants of the requirement that in person voters present acceptable identification immediately before voting at the polling place or absentee polling place and that an identification card is a form of acceptable identification. The notice shall also state that persons living in nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities may renew the identification card by mail in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. Every identification card is renewable upon application and payment of the required fee. As used in this section, "last known address" means the address, email address or other electronic contact information, as applicable according to …

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Sponsors

• Campbell, Elissa (R, H56)
• Kenneth Clouston (R, H32)
• Connolly, Marilyn (R, H40)
• Harshman, Steve (R, H37)
• Jarvis, Julie (R, H57) · primary sponsor
• Nicholas, Bob (R, H07)
• Schuler, Wendy (R, S15)

Latest actions

1. March 7, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 90
2. March 7, 2026: Governor Signed HEA No. 0031
3. March 6, 2026: S President Signed HEA No. 0031
4. March 6, 2026: H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0031
5. March 6, 2026: Assigned Number HEA No. 0031
6. March 6, 2026: H Concur:Passed 59-0-3-0-0
7. March 5, 2026: H Received for Concurrence
8. March 5, 2026: S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
9. March 4, 2026: S 2nd Reading:Passed
10. March 3, 2026: S COW:Passed

Votes

• H Concur:Passed 59-0-3-0-0 (March 6, 2026): 59 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0 (March 5, 2026): 29 yea, 2 nay, passed
• S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0 (March 2, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0 (February 21, 2026): 61 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 (February 13, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 61-0-1-0-0 (February 10, 2026): 61 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB80?

HB80 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Identification cards-renewal for care facility residents.

What does HB80 do?

In its own words: An act relating to identification cards; authorizing the renewal of identification cards by residents of nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities without appearing in person as specified; specifying limitations on the renewal of identification cards; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

What is the status of HB80?

Signed into law as of March 7, 2026. Latest action: Assigned Chapter Number 90 (March 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB80?

Jarvis, Julie (R, H57), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB80?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0080