WyomingHB 802026 Budget SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to identification cards; authorizing the renewal of identification cards by residents of nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities without appearing in person as specified; specifying limitations on the renewal of identification cards; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

Sponsored By: Julie Jarvis (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Renewal reminders and voter ID notice

The state sends a reminder at least 120 days before your ID card expires. It goes to your last known postal address, email, or other electronic contact on file. The notice states that in-person voters must show acceptable ID and that eligible facility residents may renew by mail. This notice rule starts July 1, 2026.

State sets rules and start date

The Department of Transportation must write rules to run the mail renewal process for facility residents. Section 1, which contains the mail-renewal rules and limits, takes effect July 1, 2026. The rest of the law is already in effect.

Mail ID renewals for facility residents

Beginning July 1, 2026, full-time residents of nursing care or assisted living facilities can renew a Wyoming ID by mail. You must send the application, pay the fee, and include a notarized attestation from the facility administrator or manager. Send documents to verify any material changes to information on your current card. Limits apply: you can use mail renewal no more than two times in 16 years, unless your last WYDOT photo is 16 years old or newer on your renewal date. You cannot use mail renewal if you need to change personal identifying information; that change must be done in person.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julie Jarvis

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Elissa Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Ken Clouston

    Republican • House

  • Marilyn Connolly

    Republican • House

  • Steve Harshman

    Republican • House

  • Bob Nicholas

    Republican • House

  • Wendy Schuler

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 222 • No: 2

House vote 3/6/2026

H Concur:Passed 59-0-3-0-0

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/5/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote 3/2/2026

S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0

Yes: 3 • No: 0

House vote 2/21/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote 2/13/2026

H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote 2/10/2026

H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 61-0-1-0-0

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed HEA No. 0031

    3/7/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 90

    3/7/2026
  3. H Concur:Passed 59-0-3-0-0

    3/6/2026House
  4. Assigned Number HEA No. 0031

    3/6/2026
  5. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0031

    3/6/2026House
  6. S President Signed HEA No. 0031

    3/6/2026Senate
  7. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    3/5/2026Senate
  8. H Received for Concurrence

    3/5/2026House
  9. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    3/4/2026Senate
  10. S COW:Passed

    3/3/2026Senate
  11. S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0

    3/2/2026Senate
  12. S Placed on General File

    3/2/2026Senate
  13. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor

    2/24/2026Senate
  14. S Received for Introduction

    2/23/2026Senate
  15. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0

    2/21/2026House
  16. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/20/2026House
  17. H COW:Passed

    2/19/2026House
  18. H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

    2/13/2026House
  19. H Placed on General File

    2/13/2026House
  20. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 61-0-1-0-0

    2/10/2026House
  21. H Received for Introduction

    2/5/2026House
  22. Bill Number Assigned

    2/2/2026

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