This bill establishes new responsibilities for the director of the Department of Family Services in Wyoming, specifically requiring the director to review 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 must engage in rulemaking to implement these changes and requires a report to be submitted to the joint judiciary interim committee detailing the types of data shared and the safeguards in place to protect personal information by October 1, 2025.

Key insertions in the bill include provisions that enable the director to share data for referrals, service provision, and research, notwithstanding existing confidentiality requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that the department may share data in accordance with the new duties established for the director, and it emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality while allowing for necessary data sharing. The act 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