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SF0082

Changes to Registered Agents' Duties

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill modifies the duties of registered agents for corporations, partnerships, and associations by requiring them to keep a list of all owners' names.

What it does

  • Adds new requirements for registered agents to maintain information about entity owners.
  • Requires registered agents to have up-to-date owner details within 60 days of any change.
  • Specifies exceptions where the requirement does not apply, such as entities with over 100 owners or those that operate from a fixed location in Wyoming.

Who it affects

  • Registered agents of corporations, partnerships, and associations

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during the session.
  • It is unclear how many entities will be affected by these changes.

Plain language

Terms to know

registered agent
A person or company designated to receive legal documents on behalf of a business entity.
entity owners
People who have ownership stakes in corporations, partnerships, and associations.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it will burden businesses and deter incorporation in Wyoming without providing reliable information, as bad actors will likely provide false data.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:02:33 Watch the statement

Barry Crago

R · S22

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary step to curb criminal activities and fraud, acknowledging it may need further work but arguing immediate action is needed.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:10 Watch the statement

Jared Olsen

R · S08

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a small but important step to guard against fraud, arguing it does not significantly depart from existing laws requiring registered agents to maintain information.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:02 Watch the statement

John Kolb

R · S12

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he views any reduction in privacy as an erosion that conflicts with being business-friendly, despite acknowledging the need to balance openness.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:14:41 Watch the statement

Gary Crum

R · S10

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he views it as both business-friendly and anti-crime, allowing legitimate business while preventing fraud.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:23 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because she believes protecting citizens from identity theft and fraud is more important than maintaining business privacy.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:42 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent fraud and protect individuals whose addresses are being misused, citing personal examples of constituents harmed by current loopholes.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:22 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it imposes burdens on good actors without stopping bad actors or helping victims of fraud, suggesting alternative legislative solutions instead.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:39 Watch the statement

Taft Love

R · S06

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it identifies who is behind companies by requiring them to appoint officers, balancing privacy with the need to protect residents and ensuring the state's reputation remains unsold.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:37:38 Watch the statement

Barry Crago

R · S22

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to establish a 'know your customer' standard for registered agents, which would help law enforcement investigate fraudulent companies and reduce fraud-related calls in their district.

Public statementFloor statement at 28:55 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-8-0-0-02026-02-18 · Senate23 yes 8 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-13 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 24-5-2-0-02026-02-11 · Senate24 yes 5 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-8-0-0-0Senate
  6. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  7. S COW:PassedSenate
  8. S Placed on General FileSenate
  9. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  10. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 24-5-2-0-0Senate
  11. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  12. Bill Number AssignedLSO