Wyoming HB171: Funds for problem gaming treatment-amendments.

What the bill says

An act relating to gaming; amending the distribution of online sports wagering revenue for problem gaming treatment and programs; specifying requirements; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text, February 11, 2026:

AN ACT relating to gaming; amending the distribution of online sports wagering revenue for problem gaming treatment and programs; specifying requirements; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 9-24-104(a) is amended to read: 9-24-104. Distribution of revenue. (a) Not later than the fifteenth day of each month, in accordance with commission rules, a sports wagering operator shall remit ten percent (10%) of online sports wagering revenue from the prior month to the commission, HB0171 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0473 except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. Each fiscal year, the first three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) of revenue generated under this section is continuously appropriated to the department of health to be distributed to the counties commission for the purpose of funding county health programs to prevent and treat problematic gambling behavior and the remainder of monies remitted to the commission shall be deposited by the state treasurer into the general fund. For purposes of this subsection, the commission may contract with persons for the provision of programs to prevent and treat problematic gambling behavior. Section 2. This act is effective July 1, 2026. (END) HB0171

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Sponsors

• Johnson, Steve (R, H08) · primary sponsor
• Lien, Jayme (R, H38)
• Ann Lucas (R, H43)
• Neiman, Chip (R, H01)
• Michael Schmid (R, H20)
• Singh, Daniel (R, H61)
• Tomi Strock (R, H06)
• Jacob Wasserburger (R, H11)
• Nina Webber (R, H24)

Latest actions

1. February 13, 2026: H Did not Consider for Introduction
2. February 11, 2026: H Received for Introduction
3. February 11, 2026: Bill Number Assigned

Common questions

What is HB171?

HB171 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Funds for problem gaming treatment-amendments.

What does HB171 do?

In its own words: An act relating to gaming; amending the distribution of online sports wagering revenue for problem gaming treatment and programs; specifying requirements; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB171?

Failed as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: H Did not Consider for Introduction (February 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB171?

Johnson, Steve (R, H08), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB171?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0171