The bill amends existing Wyoming statutes to enhance the protection of parental rights by specifying their applicability in various legal contexts. It introduces a new subsection in W.S. 14-2-206, which clarifies that parental rights protections apply in judicial proceedings related to parentage, neglect, termination of parental rights, child custody, and visitation. Additionally, it extends these protections to state and local educational agencies, ensuring that parents are informed about their child's matters.

Further amendments in W.S. 20-5-501 and W.S. 21-2-101 reinforce the importance of uniformity in the application of parental rights protections across judicial and administrative proceedings. The bill emphasizes that these protections must be considered in any relevant adjudications and communications regarding a parent's child. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-2-206, 20-5-501, 21-2-101