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. This change is intended to address the challenges faced by peace officers in conducting investigations while maintaining a duty of care to suspects.

Additionally, the bill aims to overturn the Wyoming Supreme Court's ruling in *Palm-Egle v. Briggs*, which previously held governmental entities liable in such circumstances. The legislation specifies that it applies to all claims under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act arising from incidents occurring on or after the bill's effective date. The act will take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-112