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Yes: 183 • No: 97
WyomingHB 1722025 General SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to concealed weapons; repealing gun free zones; providing for the carrying of concealed weapons as specified; creating a criminal offense for prohibiting entry to a person carrying a concealed weapon as specified; clarifying that only the state legislature may regulate firearms, weapons and ammunition; providing for exceptions; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: Jeremy Haroldson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Penalty for blocking lawful carry
Starting July 1, 2025, knowingly stopping someone from entering a place they are allowed to carry is a crime. The penalty is up to one year in jail, a fine up to $2,000, or both. This applies when the person is lawfully carrying in a place this law allows.
More places permit holders can carry
Beginning July 1, 2025, if you lawfully carry, you can carry at government meetings and most public buildings. You can also carry in public airport areas not banned by federal rules. With a Wyoming concealed carry permit, you can carry inside public K-12 schools and public colleges. You may also carry at school athletic events on public property that do not sell alcohol. School district rules and student‑enrollment limits still apply. Some places stay off‑limits under state law, like certain care homes and sites with explosives. Private owners can still forbid guns. Governments may still ban open carry. Governments can require secure biometric lock boxes in limited cases, but not unloaded or separate‑from‑ammo storage. The law repeals several older gun‑free zone bans. The State Building Commission must start needed rules by July 31, 2025.
School staff carry rules and training
Beginning July 1, 2025, school boards may set rules for employees and volunteers who carry on district property. If a board sets no rules, staff with a Wyoming permit may carry on school property. Guns must stay on the person or in a concealed biometric box under the person’s control. Staff must complete 16 hours of live‑fire and 8 hours of scenario training. Each year, staff must complete at least 12 hours of recurrent training with an approved instructor. Boards must consult local law enforcement on the rules. Boards may waive some or all training for isolated rural schools and their staff.
State takes lead on gun rules
Beginning July 1, 2025, the state legislature controls most gun and ammunition rules. Cities, counties, and state agencies cannot make their own gun rules unless state law allows it. The rule covers sale, transfer, taxes, making, owning, transport, storage, use, and possession. This shifts decisions from local governments to the state.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jeremy Haroldson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Abby Angelos
Republican • House
Dalton Banks
Republican • House
John Bear
Republican • House
Marlene Brady
Republican • House
Landon Brown
Republican • House
Lee Filer
Republican • House
Rob Geringer
Republican • House
Paul Hoeft
Republican • House
Steve Johnson
Republican • House
Christopher Knapp
Republican • House
Jayme Lien
Republican • House
Tony Locke
Republican • House
Darin McCann
Republican • House
Pepper Ottman
Republican • House
J.R. Riggins
Republican • House
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams
Republican • House
Mike Schmid
Republican • House
Scott Smith
Republican • House
Clarence Styvar
Republican • House
Reuben Tarver
Republican • House
Art Washut
Republican • House
Nina Webber
Republican • House
Robert Wharff
Republican • House
Cody Wylie
Republican • House
Larry Hicks
Republican • Senate
John Kolb
Republican • Senate
Dan Laursen
Republican • Senate
Troy McKeown
Republican • Senate
Laura Pearson
Republican • Senate
Scott Smith
Republican • House
Cheri Steinmetz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/21/2025
H Concur:Passed 47-7-8-0-0
Yes: 47 • No: 7
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Amendment failed 13-18-0-0-0
Yes: 13 • No: 18
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Amendment failed 8-23-0-0-0
Yes: 8 • No: 23
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 1/23/2025
Amendment failed 27-32-3-0-0
Yes: 27 • No: 32
House vote • 1/23/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-0
Yes: 50 • No: 10
House vote • 1/20/2025
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Became Law without Signature
2/27/2025Assigned Chapter Number 61
2/27/2025H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0024
2/24/2025HouseS President Signed HEA No. 0024
2/24/2025SenateS 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0
2/21/2025SenateH Received for Concurrence
2/21/2025HouseH Concur:Passed 47-7-8-0-0
2/21/2025HouseAssigned Number HEA No. 0024
2/21/2025S 2nd Reading:Passed
2/20/2025SenateS01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/19/2025SenateS Placed on General File
2/19/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/19/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
2/10/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
1/24/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-0
1/23/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
1/22/2025HouseH COW:Passed
1/21/2025HouseH01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
1/20/2025HouseH Placed on General File
1/20/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
1/14/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
1/14/2025HouseBill Number Assigned
1/13/2025
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