Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0074
County Clerks Can Reject or Mark Frivolous Filings
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows county clerks to reject filings they determine are frivolous and provides procedures for notifying individuals and seeking court orders to declare filings as frivolous.
What it does
- Defines 'frivolous' as lacking an arguable basis in law or fact, or being presented for any improper purpose.
- Authorizes county clerks to reject filings they determine are frivolous before accepting them.
- Requires county clerks to notify individuals and provide a chance to be heard if their filing is deemed potentially frivolous.
- Allows county clerks to seek court orders to declare previously filed documents as frivolous.
Who it affects
- County clerks
- Individuals trying to file documents with the county clerk's office
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was never introduced in the session.
- It is unclear how many filings will be affected by this law if it had passed.
- There are no details on what happens to fees paid for frivolous filings that get rejected.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Frivolous
- Lacking an arguable basis in law or fact, or being presented for any improper purpose.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO