This bill amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to clarify the liability of governmental entities regarding damages to criminal suspects resulting from the negligent investigations of peace officers. Specifically, it establishes that while governmental entities are generally liable for tortious conduct by peace officers acting within their official duties, they will not be liable for damages incurred by criminal suspects due to a peace officer's negligent investigation. The bill aims to address the challenges faced by peace officers in conducting investigations while maintaining a duty of care to suspects.

Additionally, the bill explicitly seeks to overturn the Wyoming Supreme Court's decision in *Palm-Egle v. Briggs*, which previously held governmental entities liable in such circumstances. The new legal language specifies that this act applies to all claims arising from transactions or occurrences occurring on or after the effective date of the act. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-112