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HB0046

HB0046: Workers' Compensation Coemployee Immunity

Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill clarifies that coworkers are generally protected from being sued for workplace injuries, with exceptions only for intentional harm.

Amends Wyoming law to state that coworkers are not liable for workplace injuries.
Removes the ability to sue coworkers for negligence, gross negligence, culpable negligence, recklessness, or willful and wanton misconduct.
Allows lawsuits against coworkers only if they intentionally act or intended to cause physical harm or injury.
States that the legislature intends to change the effect of the 2003 Wyoming Supreme Court decision in Bertagnolli v. Louderback.
Sets the effective date of the law as July 1, 2007.

The bill was recommended to not pass by the House committee in February 2007.
The official status is listed as active, but the last recorded action was a failed motion to pass.
The bill text is marked as a 'Working Draft'.

Plain language

Coemployee: A coworker or fellow employee.
Tort immunity: Legal protection that prevents someone from being sued for civil wrongs like negligence.
Exclusive remedy: The only legal way to seek compensation, which in this context is workers' compensation rather than suing coworkers.

Official record

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Public statements

Last checked Aug 8, 11:20 PM

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Wyoming roll calls

1 roll call

H10 Recommended Do Not Pass 4-4-0-0-12007-02-28 · House4 yes 4 no

Official activity