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Second Amendment Protection Act Amendments

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This bill amends and expands the Second Amendment Protection Act to prevent Wyoming government entities from enforcing federal firearm regulations, creates penalties for violations, and provides exceptions.

What it does

  • Amends the existing law to prohibit Wyoming government entities from using any funds or personnel to enforce federal laws that infringe on Second Amendment rights related to firearms, accessories, or ammunition.
  • Creates civil penalties of up to $50,000 for agencies employing officers who violate these provisions after July 1, 2026.
  • Allows individuals and the state to sue government entities if they break this law, with no defense based on sovereign immunity.
  • Adds exceptions that allow certain federal assistance and cooperation in specific cases without violating the act.

Who it affects

  • Wyoming government entities
  • Public officers and peace officers of Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill was vetoed by the governor on March 10, 2026.
  • It is unclear if lawmakers will override this veto.
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026 may not occur due to the veto.

Plain language

Terms to know

Law Abiding Citizen
A person not prohibited by state laws from possessing firearms.
Material Aid
Includes providing lodging, communications equipment, weapons, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets to federal authorities.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 4, 11:54 PM

Art Washut

R · H36

Voted No

Why they voted this way

He said the bill was too vague for officers making fast decisions. He also opposed exposing agencies to a $50,000 civil penalty when people disagreed about what the bill meant.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:21:04 Watch the statement

Pam Thayer

R · H15

Voted No

Why they voted this way

She said she supports Second Amendment rights, but the bill was too vague and left too much open to interpretation. She chose to support local law enforcement.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:28:11 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

She said she supports the Second Amendment, but local officers warned that the bill could keep them from doing their jobs during domestic violence calls. She voted no to back local law enforcement.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:32:26 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as an insurance policy against a hypothetical future where federal agents might harm constitutional rights or peaceful protesters.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:09:33 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill after appreciating dialogue with the sponsor and determining that the legislation will not jeopardize air transportation safety or law enforcement operations.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:11:32 Watch the statement

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates loopholes allowing frivolous lawsuits against local governments and law enforcement agencies for inadvertent actions, despite supporting the concept generally.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:10 Watch the statement

Tim Salazar

R · S26

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because constituents in their district want it and they appreciate the sponsor bringing it forward.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:48 Watch the statement

John Kolb

R · S12

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they trust elected sheriffs to uphold rights without additional legislation and believe the rhetoric used is unhelpful and degrades law enforcement.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:17:07 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary protection for rights, arguing that laws are required because not everyone does the right thing on their own.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:20:09 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

Did Not Override Veto 12-18-1-0-02026-03-11 · Senate12 yes 18 no
S Concur:Passed 26-5-0-0-02026-03-05 · Senate26 yes 5 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 40-21-1-0-02026-03-05 · House40 yes 21 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02026-02-27 · House6 yes 1 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-02026-02-19 · Senate26 yes 5 no
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-16 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 29-2-0-0-02026-02-12 · Senate29 yes 2 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Vetoed SEA No. 0064 Governor
  2. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0064House
  3. S President Signed SEA No. 0064Senate
  4. Assigned Number SEA No. 0064LSO
  5. S Concur:Passed 26-5-0-0-0Senate
  6. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  7. H 3rd Reading:Passed 40-21-1-0-0House
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H Placed on General FileHouse
  11. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0Senate
  15. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  16. S COW:PassedSenate
  17. S Placed on General FileSenate
  18. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  19. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  20. S Received for IntroductionSenate

Changes

Amendments

7 stored

SF0101H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Washut

SF0101H3002

Failed 3rd reading by Representative Clouston

SF0101H3003

Failed 3rd reading by Representative Washut

SF0101HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by House Appropriations Committee

SF0101S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Biteman

SF0101SW001

Corrected, Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Biteman

SF0101VT001

S Failed Veto Override