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SF0022

Changes to Rules for Decentralized Nonprofit Groups in Wyoming

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law updates rules for decentralized nonprofit groups, allows them to automatically change their legal type if they have fewer than 100 members unless their own rules say otherwise, and requires federal laws to guide how assets are shared when the group ends.

What it does

  • Updates definitions in state law to clearly refer to 'decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations' instead of general terms like 'association'.
  • Adds a new definition for 'distributed ledger protocol,' which includes executable software deployed on a distributed ledger, including smart contracts.
  • Allows decentralized nonprofits to automatically become standard unincorporated nonprofits if their membership drops below 100 people, unless the group's governing principles say otherwise.
  • Requires that when a decentralized nonprofit closes down, its assets must be distributed according to federal laws.
  • Aligns language in the law for decentralized groups with existing laws for other types of unincorporated nonprofits.

Who it affects

  • Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations (DUNAs) operating under Wyoming state law.
  • Members and administrators of these associations who manage or participate in their operations.

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not explain how federal laws will specifically apply in every situation when assets are distributed.
  • It is unclear if all existing groups with fewer than 100 members must convert immediately or only after a specific event occurs.

Plain language

Terms to know

Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association
An unincorporated nonprofit association that has at least 100 members joined by mutual consent for a common nonprofit purpose and is not formed under any other law.
Unincorporated Nonprofit Association
A standard type of nonprofit group in Wyoming recognized by the state, which decentralized groups may convert to if they have fewer than 100 members.
Distributed Ledger Protocol
Executable software deployed on a distributed ledger that includes smart contracts or networks of smart contracts.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0058 Bill No.: SF0022 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0058 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0021 Chapter No.: 25 Prime Sponsor: Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology Catch Title: Unincorporated nonprofit associations-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Unincorporated nonprofit associations amendments. Summary/Major Elements: This act amends the Wyoming Decentralized Nonprofit Association (DUNA) Act by amending, creating, and clarifying definitions, including changing references from "nonprofit association" or "association" to "DUNA", moving the definition of charitable purpose, and adding a definition of "distributed ledger protocol". This act aligns language in the DUNA Act with the Wyoming Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (UNA) Act. This act authorizes DUNAs to automatically convert to UNAs if the membership in the DUNA falls below one hundred (100) members, unless otherwise specified in the DUNA's governing principles. This act requires assets of DUNAs to be distributed according to federal law when winding up the DUNA. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:43 AM

Mike Schmid

R · H20

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides hunters with a tool to recover wounded game, which prevents them from hunting additional animals and ultimately saves bears.

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J.R. Riggins

R · H59

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill after reviewing testimony that clarified it enhances data privacy rather than creating roadblocks.

Public statementFloor statement at 46:04 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 51-8-3-0-02026-02-27 · House51 yes 8 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02026-02-25 · House8 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-02026-02-23 · Senate25 yes 6 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-02026-02-18 · Senate3 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 27-4-0-0-02026-02-09 · House27 yes 4 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 25LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0021 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0021House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0021Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0021LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 51-8-3-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 27-4-0-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO