The 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 the grounds of 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 certain sections that will become effective immediately upon the completion of the legislative process. This legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities related to fencing and trespass actions concerning state lands, thereby providing a clearer framework for land management and livestock owners in Wyoming.