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HB0276

County Sheriffs and Immigration Agreements

Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act requires county sheriffs in Wyoming to enter into agreements with the U.S. attorney general for immigration enforcement, report on these efforts annually, and face penalties if they do not comply.

What it does

  • Requires each county sheriff to negotiate and sign an agreement with the U.S. attorney general or Department of Justice for enforcing federal immigration laws in Wyoming.
  • Requires county sheriffs to report annually on negotiations, any agreements made, and reasons if the U.S. attorney general declines an agreement.
  • Requires the state's attorney general to compile and submit reports based on information from county sheriffs about immigration enforcement efforts.

Who it affects

  • County sheriffs in Wyoming
  • The board of county commissioners in each county
  • The U.S. attorney general or Department of Justice

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if the U.S. attorney general declines an agreement.
  • It is unclear how many counties in Wyoming will be able or willing to enter such agreements.

Plain language

Terms to know

Immigration officer functions
Activities related to enforcing federal immigration laws, such as detaining and removing individuals who are not legally allowed to be in the country.
8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)
A section of United States Code that allows local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal authorities for immigration enforcement purposes.

Official record

Sources

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 9:49 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 3-4-0-0-02025-01-24 · House3 yes 4 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 3-4-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO