The bill establishes new legal provisions regarding parental rights in Wyoming, specifically addressing governmental actions that may infringe upon these rights. It creates a new section, W.S. 1-39-124, which holds governmental entities liable for damages resulting from violations of parental rights as outlined in W.S. 14-2-206. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to expand the scope of immunity exceptions for governmental entities, now including claims related to parental rights violations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection (d) to W.S. 14-2-206, allowing individuals whose parental rights have been infringed or are at risk of infringement to assert claims or defenses in judicial or administrative proceedings. This provision enables individuals to seek various forms of relief, including injunctive and declaratory relief, compensatory damages, and attorney fees, regardless of whether the state or its subdivisions are involved in the proceedings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-104, 14-2-206