Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HJ0008
Citizenship and Sole Allegiance to the United States
Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This resolution proposes an amendment to Wyoming's constitution that would require people who want to vote or hold public office in Wyoming to renounce their citizenship of any country declared a foreign adversary by the U.S.
What it does
- Proposes changing part of Wyoming’s Constitution about voting rules.
- Says someone can’t be considered a U.S. citizen for voting if they also have citizenship from a country that the U.S. considers an enemy.
- Requires people to give up their foreign adversary citizenship to vote or run for office in Wyoming.
Who it affects
- People who want to vote or hold public office in Wyoming.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not move forward and was not considered for introduction.
- It does not specify which countries are foreign adversaries, leaving that up to the U.S. government's decisions.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Foreign Adversary
- A country that the United States considers an enemy or a threat.
- Qualified Elector
- Someone who is allowed to vote in elections.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
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