Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

HB0093

The People's Right to Judicial Transparency

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act requires court records and audio recordings to be publicly available online at no cost with certain exceptions.

What it does

Makes all court records, including pleadings, motions, orders, judgments, evidence, exhibits, and case metadata, publicly accessible at no cost through an online portal on each court's website.
Requires live audio or video streaming of hearings and proceedings for free public access, with recordings available within seven days after the event ends.
Allows courts to exempt certain sensitive records from public view, such as those involving minors in specific cases or sealed by a judge.

Who it affects

Courts across Wyoming, including the Supreme Court, District Courts, Chancery Court, Circuit Courts, Probate Courts, and Municipal Courts.
The public who will have free access to court records and audio recordings through an online portal.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was not enacted into law.
Some types of cases, like juvenile proceedings or those involving minors in certain situations, are exempt from full public disclosure.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sensitive and bulky exhibits: Physical evidence that cannot be easily reduced to digital format for online viewing, such as money or firearms.
Sealed court records: Court documents that are kept confidential by a judge's order due to specific circumstances.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Bob Davis

R · H47

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe airing court proceedings on video is an excessive invasion of privacy that turns justice into entertainment.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:45:22 Watch the statement

Ann Lucas

R · H43

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker clarifies that the bill only addresses making existing imaged documents easier to access online, rather than requiring new video recording of court cases.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:46:03 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 34-28-0-0-02026-02-10 · House34 yes 28 no

Yes: 34
No: 28
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-10H Failed Introduction 34-28-0-0-0House
2026-02-05H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-04Bill Number AssignedLSO