Wyoming SF92: Wyoming False Claims Act.

What the bill says

An act relating to civil procedure; providing civil penalties for false claims made against state employees and officials as specified; providing definitions; providing exceptions; providing remedies for retaliation regarding persons who report violations of this act; providing a statute of limitations; providing procedures for lawsuits as specified; authorizing civil actions; creating an account; and providing for an effective date.

From the engrossed text, February 24, 2026:

AN ACT relating to civil procedure; providing civil penalties for false claims made against state employees and officials as specified; providing definitions; providing exceptions; providing remedies for retaliation regarding persons who report violations of this act; providing a statute of limitations; providing procedures for lawsuits as specified; authorizing civil actions; creating an account; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 1-44-101 through 1-44-107 are created to read: CHAPTER SF0092 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0278 ENGROSSED WYOMING FALSE CLAIMS ACT 1-44-101. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming False Claims Act." 1-44-102. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Claim" means: (A) Any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for money or property, and whether or not the state has title to the money or property, that: (I) Is presented to an officer, employee or agent of the state; or (II) Is made to a contractor, grantee or other recipient, if the money or property is to be spent SF0092 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0278 ENGROSSED or used on the state's behalf or to advance a state program or interest, and if the state: (1) Provides or has provided any portion of the money or property requested …

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Sponsors

• Dalton Banks (R, H26)
• Byron, Andrew (R, H22)
• Kenneth Clouston (R, H32)
• Erickson, McKay (R, H21)
• Fornstrom, Justin (R, H10)
• Lawley, Martha (R, H27)
• Crago, Barry (R, S22)
• Kolb, John (R, S12)
• Tara Nethercott (R, S04) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2026: H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
2. March 3, 2026: H No report prior to CoW Cutoff
3. February 26, 2026: H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
4. February 25, 2026: H Received for Introduction
5. February 24, 2026: S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0
6. February 23, 2026: S 2nd Reading:Passed
7. February 20, 2026: S COW:Passed
8. February 17, 2026: S Placed on General File
9. February 17, 2026: S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
10. February 11, 2026: S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 30-1-0-0-0

Votes

• S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0 (February 24, 2026): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 17, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 30-1-0-0-0 (February 11, 2026): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF92?

SF92 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Wyoming False Claims Act.

What does SF92 do?

In its own words: An act relating to civil procedure; providing civil penalties for false claims made against state employees and officials as specified; providing definitions; providing exceptions; providing remedies for retaliation regarding persons who report violations of this act; providing a statute of limitations; providing procedures for lawsuits as specified; authorizing civil actions; creating an account; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF92?

Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (March 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SF92?

Tara Nethercott (R, S04), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF92?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0092