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Wyoming gun legislation

Firearm-related bills and ballot measures in Wyoming, each linked to the official legislature or elections page.

3 tracked · 3 enacted · updated

WY HB0098 Signed into law Expands

Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments

Makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both, to knowingly violate Wyoming's Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act, which bars state and local enforcement of red flag (extreme risk) orders against Wyoming residents. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

What it does: Adds criminal penalties for enforcing red flag orders in Wyoming.

Red flag / ERPO 2A sanctuary / constitutional

last action
: Governor Signed HEA No. 0028; Chapter 88
next step
In effect since 2026-07-01.
effective
2026-07-01
chamber
House · 2026 Budget Session
sponsor
Rep. Haroldson
companion
none recorded
official page
wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0098
status history (4)
  1. Signed into law Governor Signed HEA No. 0028; Chapter 88
  2. Passed both chambers S 3rd Reading: Passed 31-0
  3. Passed one chamber H 3rd Reading: Passed 56-5-1
  4. Introduced H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue
sources (1)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23

WY HB0096 Signed into law Expands

Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement

Lowers the minimum age to receive a Wyoming concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 and makes conforming amendments. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

What it does: Lets 18- to 20-year-olds obtain concealed carry permits.

Concealed / open carry Permits & licensing Age limits

last action
: Governor Signed HEA No. 0027; Chapter 87
next step
In effect since 2026-07-01.
effective
2026-07-01
chamber
House · 2026 Budget Session
sponsor
Rep. Haroldson
companion
none recorded
official page
wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0096
status history (4)
  1. Signed into law Governor Signed HEA No. 0027; Chapter 87
  2. Passed both chambers S 3rd Reading: Passed 29-2
  3. Passed one chamber H 3rd Reading: Passed 58-3-1
  4. Introduced H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations
sources (1)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23

WY HB0039 Signed into law Expands

Firearms rights-restoration amendments

Clarifies that a restoration of rights granted under the laws of the jurisdiction where a conviction was entered (including another state) is recognized in Wyoming for purposes of the state's firearm possession prohibition for people convicted of violent felonies. It took effect when signed.

What it does: Recognizes out-of-state restoration of rights for firearm possession.

Rights restoration Prohibited persons

last action
: Governor Signed HEA No. 0038; Chapter 95
next step
In effect.
effective
2026-03-07
chamber
House · 2026 Budget Session
sponsor
Rep. Washut
companion
none recorded
official page
wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0039
status history (4)
  1. Signed into law Governor Signed HEA No. 0038; Chapter 95
  2. Passed both chambers S 3rd Reading: Passed 31-0 (3/5); H Concur: Passed 60-0-2
  3. Passed one chamber H 3rd Reading: Passed 58-0-4
  4. Introduced H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
sources (1)

added 2026-10-23 · updated 2026-10-23