The bill amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to increase the maximum liability amounts for claims against governmental entities. Specifically, it raises the limit from $250,000 to $1,000,000 for individual claimants and from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for all claimants arising from a single transaction or occurrence. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision for annual adjustments to these maximum liability amounts based on inflation, utilizing the consumer price index or a fixed rate of 3%, whichever is lower.

The bill also specifies that these changes will apply to claims based on transactions or occurrences occurring on or after July 1, 2026, and it establishes an effective date for the new provisions. The adjustments aim to ensure that the liability limits remain relevant and reflective of economic conditions over time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-118, 1-42-202