Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0176
Restoration of Civil Rights Amendments
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill changes the requirements for restoring civil rights to people who have been convicted of felonies and removes restrictions on firearm possession for felons.
What it does
- Amends the rules about when someone's voting rights are restored after being convicted of a felony.
- Removes the requirement that felons lose their right to possess firearms under state law.
- Repeals a rule that made it illegal for certain nonviolent felons to own guns.
Who it affects
- People who have been convicted of felonies in Wyoming
- The Department of Corrections
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It is unclear how many people will be affected by these changes since it did not become law.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Felony
- A serious crime that can result in a prison sentence.
- Restoration of rights
- Getting back the legal rights you lost because of a felony conviction, like voting or owning guns.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO