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HB0141

Fifth Amendment Protection Act

Last scannedOct 18, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill would prohibit cities, towns, and counties in Wyoming from imposing fees or conditions that require the provision of workforce, unmet, or affordable housing on residential or commercial development.

What it does

  • Prohibits city and town governing bodies from imposing monetary fees, nonmonetary conditions, or other concessions that require the provision of workforce housing, unmet housing needs, or affordable housing on residential or commercial development.
  • Prohibits county boards of commissioners from imposing similar fees or conditions on residential or commercial development within the county.
  • Applies to all permit applications for residential or commercial development submitted on or after July 1, 2026.
  • States that the act does not modify or impair existing contracts or obligations executed before July 1, 2026.

Who it affects

  • Governing bodies of cities and towns in Wyoming.
  • Boards of county commissioners in Wyoming.
  • Developers and landowners applying for residential or commercial building permits on or after July 1, 2026.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and died in committee, so it did not become law.
  • The bill text does not specify how local governments would handle development costs if they cannot charge these specific fees.
  • The bill does not define the exact calculation method for any fees that might still be allowed under other laws.

Plain language

Terms to know

Workforce housing
Housing required to be provided as part of a development project, as specified in the bill's prohibitions.
Affordable housing
Housing required to be provided as part of a development project, as specified in the bill's prohibitions.
Nonmonetary condition
A requirement that is not a payment of money, such as providing housing or other concessions, which the bill prohibits if it relates to the specified housing types.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 3:41 PM

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes that requiring developers to build homes for others has no essential connection (nexus) to their development, and thus constitutes a taking of property rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:07 Watch the statement

Liz Storer

D · H23

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes it preserves local control over development decisions that are currently threatened by the bill as written.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:30 Watch the statement

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that imposing fees and conditions to mitigate housing needs constitutes a taking of private property without just compensation, violating the Fifth Amendment. He supports the bill because it limits local governments from infringing on these constitutional rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 39:22 Watch the statement

Mike Yin

D · H16

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about optics, specifically allegations that checks were handed out on the floor of the legislature. He states he wants to vote down the bill to make a statement against such influence.

Public statementFloor statement at 41:02 Watch the statement

Liz Storer

D · H23

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it attempts to remove housing policies upheld by the Supreme Court. She argues the real issue is growth and increased property values, not current housing policy.

Public statementFloor statement at 41:59 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

S Suspension of the rules and referred directly to COW Failed 7-24-0-0-02026-03-02 · House7 yes 24 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 35-17-10-0-02026-02-23 · House35 yes 17 no
Amendment failed 13-39-10-0-02026-02-23 · House13 yes 39 no
H COW:H Pursuant to HR 10-7 Failed by Roll Call 13-45-4-0-02026-02-19 · House13 yes 45 no
H COW:H Pursuant to HR 12-9 Passed by Roll Call 46-11-5-0-02026-02-19 · House46 yes 11 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02026-02-17 · House6 yes 1 no
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 51-10-1-0-02026-02-11 · House51 yes 10 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S Suspension of the rules and referred directly to COW Failed 7-24-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 35-17-10-0-0House
  7. H 3rd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H COW:H Pursuant to HR 10-7 Failed by Roll Call 13-45-4-0-0House
  11. H COW:H Pursuant to HR 12-9 Passed by Roll Call 46-11-5-0-0House
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 51-10-1-0-0House
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

HB0141H3001

Failed 3rd reading by Representative Storer

HB0141H3002

Failed 3rd reading by Representative Storer

HB0141H3003

Failed 3rd reading by Representative Storer

HB0141HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by House Appropriations Committee