The bill amends W.S. 1-39-112 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 to criminal suspects arising from a peace officer's negligent investigation. This change aims to address the challenges faced by peace officers in conducting investigations while maintaining a duty of care to suspects.

Additionally, the bill expresses legislative intent to abrogate the Wyoming Supreme Court's ruling in *Palm-Egle v. Briggs*, which previously held governmental entities liable in such circumstances. The act applies to all claims under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act for incidents occurring on or after its effective date, which is immediate upon the completion of necessary legislative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-112