This bill establishes new responsibilities for the director of the Department of Family Services in Wyoming, specifically requiring a review of the effectiveness and impact of the department's programs. It allows for the sharing of data while creating exceptions to the confidentiality of certain information, as outlined in various sections of existing law. The bill mandates that the department share data in accordance with federal law for purposes such as referrals, service provision, and participation in bona fide research. Additionally, it requires the department to create rules necessary for implementing these provisions and to report to the joint judiciary interim committee on the types of data shared and the safeguards in place to protect personal data by October 1, 2025.

Key insertions in the bill include the addition of a new duty for the director to review program effectiveness and the authorization for data sharing despite existing confidentiality requirements. Specific sections of current law are amended to reflect these changes, including the addition of a new paragraph in W.S. 9-2-2104 and modifications to W.S. 14-3-214, 14-6-203, 14-6-306, 14-6-437, 14-6-604, 35-20-108, and 42-2-111, which outline the conditions under which data can be shared. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon completion of legislative processes, with specific provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-2-2104, 14-3-214, 14-6-203, 14-6-306, 14-6-437, 14-6-604, 21-18-202, 35-20-108, 42-2-111