Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0336
Waiver of Parental Rights and Financial Responsibility
Last scannedOct 8, 2026, 2:41 AM
In one sentence
The bill requires parents who voluntarily terminate their parental rights to sign a written statement acknowledging that this does not affect any existing or future child support obligations.
What it does
- Requires parents giving up their parental rights to sign a document stating they understand it doesn't change or stop any child support payments.
- Ensures the signed document is part of the official record in court proceedings about terminating parental rights.
Who it affects
- Parents who want to voluntarily give up their parental rights
- Courts handling cases where parents are giving up their rights
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
- It does not specify what happens if a parent doesn't sign the required document.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Voluntary termination of parental rights
- When a parent chooses to end all legal responsibilities and rights towards their child.
- Acknowledgement
- A written statement confirming understanding or agreement about something.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 9:27 PM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-02-07 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO