This bill establishes new responsibilities regarding the fencing of state lands in Wyoming. Specifically, it mandates that the office of state lands and investments, or the lessees of state lands, are responsible for fencing these lands when livestock from adjacent private properties stray onto them. This shifts the responsibility away from private landowners, ensuring that they are not held liable for livestock trespassing onto unfenced state lands. Additionally, the bill prohibits the office of state lands and investments from pursuing trespass actions against livestock owners solely based on their animals straying onto these unfenced state lands.

Furthermore, the bill requires the office of state lands and investments to create necessary rules for its implementation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the exception of the rulemaking provisions, which will become effective immediately upon the completion of the legislative process. This legislation aims to clarify responsibilities and reduce potential legal conflicts between private landowners and the state regarding livestock management.