Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0193
Ban on Sanctuary Cities and Counties
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act bans cities, towns, and counties from implementing policies that prevent local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
What it does
- Bans cities and towns from making rules that stop local workers from sharing information about people's immigration status with federal authorities.
- Does the same for counties, stopping them from creating policies that prevent cooperation with federal immigration officers.
- Defines key terms like 'immigration status information' and 'local officials'.
Who it affects
- Cities and towns in Wyoming
- Counties in Wyoming
- Local government workers in cities, towns, and counties
- Federal immigration authorities
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It is unclear how many cities and towns currently have sanctuary policies in place.
- The specific penalties and funding cuts depend on the governor's determination with advice from the attorney general.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Immigration status information
- Any non-confidential data related to a person's legal or illegal presence in the United States.
- Local officials or employees
- People working for city, town, or county governments who are elected, appointed, or hired.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO