Wyoming legislation · 2026 Budget Session
Wyoming HB151: Open records act-limitation on copy and production fees.
Status: Failed, February 13, 2026
AN ACT relating to public records; defining terms; amending the duties of the ombudsman; imposing limits on copy and production costs for responding to requests for inspection and production of public records; increasing penalties; authorizing attorneys' fees; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
What the bill says
An act relating to public records; defining terms; amending the duties of the ombudsman; imposing limits on copy and production costs for responding to requests for inspection and production of public records; increasing penalties; authorizing attorneys' fees; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:
AN ACT relating to public records; defining terms; amending the duties of the ombudsman; imposing limits on copy and production costs for responding to requests for inspection and production of public records; increasing penalties; authorizing attorneys' fees; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 16-4-201(a) by creating a new paragraph (xv), (c)(i), (iii), (iv) and by creating new paragraphs (vi) through (viii), 16-4-202(d)(i), 16-4-203(f)(i)(intro), 16-4-204(a), (d), (e) and by HB0151 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0403 creating new subsections (f) and (g) and 16-4-205 are amended to read: 16-4-201. Definitions; short title; designation of ombudsman; duties of ombudsman. (a) As used in this act: (xv) "Public records request" means a single inquiry for one (1) or more public records that are reasonably related in subject matter and scope. (c) The governor shall designate an ombudsman for purposes of this act. The ombudsman shall: (i) Receive and investigate complaints as provided under this act; (iii) Keep confidential all records submitted by a governmental entity for the purpose of in-camera review; (iv) Provide uniform interpretation and training on the ombudsman's role, and recommendations and duties HB0151 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0403 under this act to governmental entities and the general public; (vi) Conduct in-camera review of …
Sponsors
- Marlene Brady (R, H60) · primary sponsor
- Joel Guggenmos (R, H55)
- Paul Hoeft (R, H25)
- Joseph Webb (R, H19)
- Nina Webber (R, H24)
- Pearson, Laura (R, S14)
Latest actions
- : H Did not Consider for Introduction
- : H Received for Introduction
- : Bill Number Assigned
Subjects: Open records act-limitation on copy and production fees.
Common questions
- What is HB151?
- HB151 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Open records act-limitation on copy and production fees.
- What does HB151 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public records; defining terms; amending the duties of the ombudsman; imposing limits on copy and production costs for responding to requests for inspection and production of public records; increasing penalties; authorizing attorneys' fees; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
- What is the status of HB151?
- Failed as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: H Did not Consider for Introduction (February 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB151?
- Marlene Brady (R, H60), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB151?
- On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0151
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