The bill establishes new policies regarding the identification of livestock in Wyoming, particularly in relation to disease traceability. It creates a new section, W.S. 11-18-121, which outlines the responsibilities of the state veterinarian and local veterinarians to inform livestock producers about their identification options. The bill expresses the legislature's opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) rule mandating electronic identification devices for livestock, emphasizing that Wyoming has historically relied on voluntary and reliable identification methods such as brands and ear tags. It also mandates that buyers of livestock in receiving states are responsible for tagging livestock if electronic identification is required, unless the Wyoming livestock owner has voluntarily used such devices.

Additionally, the bill requires the USDA to provide a detailed accounting of the costs associated with implementing the electronic identification rule, including expenses related to hardware, software, and compliance. The legislation reflects a commitment to maintaining the freedom and rights of Wyoming's livestock producers to choose their identification methods while ensuring that they are informed of all available options. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.