Wyoming HB157: Protection of parental rights-cause of action.

What the bill says

An act relating to parental rights; providing a civil cause of action for infringement of parental rights; creating an exception to governmental immunity; waiving governmental claims notice requirements; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:

AN ACT relating to parental rights; providing a civil cause of action for infringement of parental rights; creating an exception to governmental immunity; waiving governmental claims notice requirements; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 1-39-125 is created to read: 1-39-125. Liability; protection of parental rights. A governmental entity is liable for damages resulting from a violation of W.S. 14-2-206. HB0157 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0388 Section 2. W.S. 1-39-104(a), 1-39-113(a)(intro), 1-39-118(d) and 14-2-206 by creating a new subsection (d) are amended to read: 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 through 1-39-124 1-39-125. 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. 1-39-113 apply to contractual claims against governmental entities. 1-39-113. Claims procedure. HB0157 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0388 (a) Except as provided by W.S. 14-2-206(d), no action …

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Sponsors

• Marlene Brady (R, H60)
• Joel Guggenmos (R, H55)
• Jeremy Haroldson (R, H04)
• Larson, JT (I)
• Lien, Jayme (R, H38)
• Tony Locke (R, H35)
• Ann Lucas (R, H43)
• McCann, Darin (R, H48) · primary sponsor
• Pepper Ottman (R, H34)
• Michael Schmid (R, H20)
• Tomi Strock (R, H06)
• Joseph Webb (R, H19)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: S Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 12-19-0-0-0
2. March 3, 2026: S COW:S Did not consider for COW
3. March 2, 2026: S Placed on General File
4. March 2, 2026: S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
5. February 23, 2026: S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
6. February 23, 2026: S Received for Introduction
7. February 21, 2026: H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-6-1-0-0
8. February 20, 2026: H 2nd Reading:Passed
9. February 19, 2026: H COW:Passed
10. February 19, 2026: H Placed on General File

Votes

• S Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 12-19-0-0-0 (March 4, 2026): 12 yea, 19 nay, failed
• S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (March 2, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-6-1-0-0 (February 21, 2026): 55 yea, 6 nay, passed
• H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0 (February 19, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education 51-10-1-0-0 (February 13, 2026): 51 yea, 10 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB157?

HB157 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Protection of parental rights-cause of action.

What does HB157 do?

In its own words: An act relating to parental rights; providing a civil cause of action for infringement of parental rights; creating an exception to governmental immunity; waiving governmental claims notice requirements; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB157?

Failed as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: S Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 12-19-0-0-0 (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB157?

McCann, Darin (R, H48), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB157?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0157