Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0062

The Christian Smith Safety Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This bill changes the maximum amount that Wyoming's government can be held responsible for in lawsuits and adjusts these limits based on inflation.

What it does

Changes the highest amount of money the state government must pay if someone sues them to $1 million per person or $2 million total for all people involved in a single event.
Adjusts these amounts each year to account for changes in prices (inflation).
Requires local governments that are part of a self-insurance program to also follow the new limits and adjust their payments based on inflation.

Who it affects

People who might sue Wyoming's government or local governments for damages.
The state of Wyoming and its local governments when they are sued.
Local governments that participate in a self-insurance program.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole (COW).
It is unclear how many people or organizations will be affected since the bill did not become law.
The specific details about how inflation adjustments are calculated were provided in the bill text.

Plain language

Terms to know

Inflation: When prices go up over time, making things more expensive to buy.
Self-Insurance Program: A plan where local governments pay for their own insurance instead of buying it from an outside company.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Scott Smith

R · H05

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that his nephew was involved in an accident with a state vehicle, revealing outdated insurance limits from the 1980s. He argues the bill is necessary to increase coverage to one million dollars and add inflation adjustments to address this injustice.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:37:10 Watch the statement

Art Washut

R · H36

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker warns that increasing liability coverage will result in higher costs for municipalities, counties, and special districts. He states these increased expenses will ultimately be paid by taxpayers.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:39:09 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02026-02-19 · House7 yes 2 no

Yes: 7
No: 2
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 7

Ann LucasR · H43 Clarence StyvarR · H12 Gary BrownR · H41 Kevin CampbellR · H62 Liz StorerD · H23 Robert WharffR · H49 Tony LockeR · H35

No 2

J.R. RigginsR · H59 Jayme LienR · H38

H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 48-12-1-0-12026-02-10 · House48 yes 12 no

Yes: 48
No: 12
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 1

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-23H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
2026-02-19H Placed on General FileHouse
2026-02-19H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0House
2026-02-10H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 48-12-1-0-1House
2026-02-05H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-01-28Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0062HS001

Filed Standing Committee by House Revenue Committee