The proposed bill establishes a framework for local government entities in Wyoming to adhere to specific timelines when reviewing residential building permit applications for detached single-family and two-family dwellings or townhouses. It mandates that local governments provide written notice to applicants within fifteen calendar days of receiving an application, indicating whether it is complete or incomplete. If deemed incomplete, the notice must specify what additional information is required. Furthermore, local governments are required to approve or deny completed applications within thirty calendar days, with provisions for suspending or extending this deadline under certain circumstances, such as the need for additional information or approvals from state or federal agencies.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a local government entity fails to meet the thirty-day deadline, the application will be automatically approved the following day. It also includes a penalty provision where any new requirements imposed after the initial approval will result in a ten percent reduction in application fees, unless they arise from unforeseen conditions. The act is set to apply to applications filed on or after July 1, 2026, and will take effect on the same date.