The bill introduces new provisions to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, specifically addressing the liability of governmental entities in cases where public officers or peace officers violate regulations concerning firearms, firearm accessories, magazines, and ammunition. It establishes that these entities can be held liable for damages resulting from such violations and allows for civil actions to be brought against them. The bill also specifies that sovereign immunity cannot be used as a defense in these cases, and courts may impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, in addition to awarding damages and reasonable attorney fees to the injured party.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions and provisions related to governmental immunity. It clarifies that the term "this act" now includes the newly created sections, and it updates the immunity provisions to include the new sections while maintaining certain exceptions. The bill also explicitly includes peace officers within the scope of the Second Amendment Protection Act and allows them to assist federal authorities under specific circumstances. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-103, 1-39-104, 9-14-203