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 must engage in rulemaking to implement these changes and requires a report 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 a new duty for the director to review program effectiveness and the authorization to share data in compliance with federal law, despite existing confidentiality requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that the department may share data for referrals, service provision, and research purposes, while also amending several sections of current law to reflect these changes. 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