Preemption of local firearms regulation.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and text do not provide specific details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties.

Clarifying State Control Over Gun Regulations

This law clarifies that state preemption of local regulations on firearms, weapons and ammunition applies regardless of where these items were manufactured.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the definition of 'this act' to exclude W.S. 6-8-401 from its scope.
• Clarifies that W.S. 6-8-402(b) does not apply to W.S. 6-8-401, ensuring state preemption applies universally.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who buy, sell, or use guns and other weapons in Wyoming.
• Local government officials making regulations about firearms.

Terms To Know

Preemption

When a higher level of government (like the state) takes control over an issue that was previously handled by local governments.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how it will be enforced or what penalties might apply.
• It is unclear if this change affects existing local gun laws in any specific way.

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 23LSO-0306
Bill No.:

SF0148

Effective:

Immediately

LSO No.:

23LSO-0306

Enrolled Act No.:

SEA No. 0056

Chapter No.:

110

Prime Sponsor:

Kinskey

Catch Title:

Preemption of local firearms regulation.

Subject:

Firearms regulation.

Summary/Major Elements:

This bill clarifies that state preemption of local regulations on firearms, weapons and ammunition applies regardless of where the firearms, weapons or ammunition were manufactured.

Specifically, this bill amends the Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act to exclude W.S. 6-8-401 as part of the definition of "this act". This clarifies that W.S. 6-8-402(b), limiting applicability of the act to firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition that are manufactured in Wyoming, does not apply to W.S. 6-8-401 which preempts many local regulations of firearms, weapons and ammunition, and which otherwise may have been interpreted to only preempt regulations of firearms, weapons and ammunition manufactured in Wyoming.

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.

Current Bill Text

23LSO-0306

ORIGINAL Senate

File No
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SF0148

ENROLLED ACT NO. 56,

SENATE

SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2023 General Session

AN ACT relating to weapons; clarifying the applicability of the preemption of firearms regulation by the state as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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W.S. 6
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8
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403(a)(vii) is amended to read:

6
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8
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403.

Definitions.

(a)

As used in this act:

(vii)

"This act" means W.S.
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8
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401
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402
through 6
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8
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406;

Section 2
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This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.

Chief Clerk

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