The bill amends the Second Amendment Protection Act in Wyoming by creating new provisions that establish civil and criminal penalties for governmental entities and their employees who violate the act's stipulations regarding the enforcement of federal regulations on firearms, accessories, and ammunition. Specifically, it introduces a new section, W.S. 1-39-125, which holds governmental entities liable for damages resulting from violations of W.S. 9-14-203. The bill also clarifies definitions and modifies existing sections to incorporate these changes, including the addition of terms such as "law abiding citizen" and "material aid."

Key provisions include prohibiting state and local governments from using state or federal funds to enforce federal laws that infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens regarding firearms. It establishes penalties for public officers and peace officers who knowingly violate these provisions, including civil liability for damages and a civil penalty of $50,000 per violation. The bill also allows for civil actions to be brought by interested parties to enforce its provisions and specifies that sovereign immunity cannot be used as a defense in such cases. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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