The bill amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to increase the maximum liability amounts for claims against governmental entities. Specifically, it raises the limit for individual claimants from $250,000 to $500,000 and for all claimants arising from a single transaction or occurrence from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Additionally, it adjusts the liability limits for local government self-insurance programs, increasing the maximum liability for claims to $1,000,000 for any one occurrence, along with loss adjustment expenses.

The changes will apply to all claims based on transactions or occurrences occurring on or after July 1, 2025, with the act itself becoming effective on that date. This legislation aims to provide greater financial protection for claimants while ensuring that local governments are aware of their increased liability under the amended provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-118, 1-42-202