Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0203
By the People Act
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The By the People Act requires public meetings to provide live audio or video access when practical, allows for remote participation by members of the public, mandates that meeting minutes are available online or at a public location, and ensures recordings of meetings are made publicly accessible.
What it does
- Requires public meetings to provide live audio or video access to the extent practicable.
- Allows members of the public to participate in meetings remotely when possible.
- Specifies that agencies must compile minutes for each meeting and make them available online or at a public location.
- Requiring any audio or video recordings made by an agency during a public meeting to be made publicly accessible.
Who it affects
- Government agencies and their governing bodies
- Members of the public who want to attend or participate in public meetings
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- It is unclear how practical it will be for all meetings to provide live audio or video access.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Public Meeting
- A gathering where government officials discuss and make decisions that affect the community, open for anyone to watch.
- Minutes
- Written records of what happened during a meeting, including discussions and decisions made.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO