The proposed bill aims to limit the regulatory power of homeowners' associations (HOAs) regarding the display of campaign signs on the properties of their members. It establishes a new section, W.S. 22-25-116, which defines a homeowners' association and prohibits them from completely banning the indoor or outdoor display of campaign signs for candidates or ballot propositions. However, it allows HOAs to set certain regulations, such as requiring signs to be ground-mounted, limiting the number of signs per candidate, and imposing time restrictions on when signs can be displayed relative to election dates. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which a sign may be deemed in violation of HOA regulations.

Additionally, the bill amends W.S. 22-26-112(a)(ix) to include violations of the new section 22-25-116 as misdemeanor offenses, punishable by up to six months in jail or a fine of up to $1,000. The act will apply to any homeowners' association that creates new legal requirements for property owners on or after July 1, 2025, and it will take effect on the same date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-26-112