PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
MONITOR
WFA CATEGORY:
Family Values
TOPIC:
Parental Rights & Responsibilities
STATUS:
House Did not Consider for Introduction
SCHEDULE:
Senate Labor Hearing @ ~12PM, Rm E001 (2/13/26)
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SPONSOR(S):
Representative Provenza
CO-SPONSOR(S):
Representative(s) Davis, Larsen, L, Williams, Yin
Senator(s) Cooper, Rothfuss, Schuler
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*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
The bill establishes new regulations regarding home-based educational programs in Wyoming, particularly focusing on individuals with certain criminal convictions and those under investigation for child neglect or abuse. It prohibits any person who has been convicted of specified offenses from administering a home-based educational program if they, or anyone living in their home, have been convicted of such offenses within the last seven years. Additionally, it mandates that individuals under investigation for child abuse or neglect must not commence administering a home-based educational program during the investigation period if advised against it by the local child protective agency.
The bill also outlines penalties for violations, classifying the administration of a home-based educational program in contravention of these new provisions as a felony, punishable by up to three years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Furthermore, it specifies that individuals currently administering a home-based educational program in violation of these new regulations must cease such activities by July 1, 2026. The enforcement of these provisions will primarily fall under the responsibility of the department of family services or local law enforcement agencies.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0149
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
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