WyomingHB 1032025 General SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to cemeteries and burials; amending provisions related to the structural integrity and esthetics of columbariums; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: Trey Sherwood (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stricter building rules for columbariums

The law sets tougher building standards for above-ground columbariums in established cemeteries. It applies only in cemeteries of at least 5 acres that have operated for at least 5 years. Plans and specifications must be approved by the Wyoming Department of Health before construction. Exterior walls and roofs must be granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, or concrete block (or similar), at least 6 inches thick, and designed to withstand weather. Exterior doors must be made of stone, bronze, or aluminum alloys (or similar). Interiors must use durable stone or concrete (or similar) that provides structural integrity. The law takes effect immediately.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Trey Sherwood

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Abby Angelos

    Republican • House

  • John Bear

    Republican • House

  • Barry Crago

    Republican • Senate

  • Gary Crum

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 102 • No: 1

Senate vote 2/26/2025

S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0

Yes: 30 • No: 1

Senate vote 2/21/2025

S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote 1/30/2025

H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote 1/24/2025

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed HEA No. 0040

    3/3/2025Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 90

    3/3/2025
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0040

    2/27/2025Senate
  4. S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0

    2/26/2025Senate
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0040

    2/26/2025
  6. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0040

    2/26/2025House
  7. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/25/2025Senate
  8. S COW:Passed

    2/24/2025Senate
  9. S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/21/2025Senate
  10. S Placed on General File

    2/21/2025Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor

    2/18/2025Senate
  12. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0

    1/30/2025House
  13. S Received for Introduction

    1/30/2025Senate
  14. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    1/29/2025House
  15. H COW:Passed

    1/28/2025House
  16. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

    1/24/2025House
  17. H Placed on General File

    1/24/2025House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

    1/23/2025House
  19. H Received for Introduction

    1/6/2025House
  20. Bill Number Assigned

    1/2/2025

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