HB 16: Secretary of state-expedited filings.
HB 16 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 94 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis act authorizes the Wyoming Secretary of State to charge a fee of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to expedite the filing of a document filed with the Secretary of State's Office relating to business entities, property, trademarks, service marks, and trade names. This act requires the Wyoming Secreta...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact
Risks
- No identified environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- Streamlines business filing timelines
- Generates administrative revenue for state services
Risks
- High fee ceiling may disadvantage smaller entities
- Costs for rapid processing could increase overhead
Society
Benefits
- No direct social impact identified
Risks
- No direct social impact identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The $5,000 fee limit is substantial and may create a barrier for smaller business owners.
Analysis based on bill summary; full regulatory text not reviewed.
Where it stands
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