The "Wyoming Anti-SLAPP Act" is a new legislative measure aimed at providing immunity from lawsuits that infringe upon individuals' constitutional rights to freedom of petition, expression, and speech, particularly in matters of public concern. The act establishes a framework for qualified immunity, allowing individuals to dismiss claims that are based on their exercise of these rights. It specifies that immunity can be invoked at any time during legal proceedings, and outlines procedures for filing motions to dismiss based on this immunity. If a claim is found to be without merit and intended to suppress constitutional rights, the court is mandated to award compensatory damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees to the counterclaimant.

Additionally, the act allows individuals to pursue separate actions or counterclaims if they are subjected to strategic lawsuits that violate the immunity provisions. It provides for statutory damages ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for those who successfully invoke immunity in cases where the strategic lawsuit was deemed meritless. The act applies to all actions within Wyoming and extends to federal courts and foreign jurisdictions where permissible. The legislation is effective immediately upon its passage.