Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
HB 39: Firearms rights-restoration amendments.
Art Washut
HB 39 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 95 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
Current law provides requirements for the restoration of rights, including firearm rights, for persons who have been convicted of felony offenses, including felony offenses committed outside the state of Wyoming. This act clarifies the effect of an out-of-state restoration of rights for purposes of firearm rights in Wyoming to specify that a person's right to possess firearms is subject to restoration under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the conviction was entered. A person convicted of a felony outside of Wyoming whose rights to use and possess firearms are restored pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which the conviction was entered does not restore rights to be an elector or juror or to hold any office, unless the laws of that jurisdiction in which the conviction was entered restore those rights.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Clarifies rights restoration criteria for individuals
- Reduces legal ambiguity regarding restoration
- Aligns Wyoming rights with originating jurisdictions
Risks
- Restoration remains dependent on external state laws
- Does not automatically restore voting or juror rights
- Potential for confusion regarding specific state-by-state rules
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases transparency of legal standing for residents
- Improves administrative consistency in state records
- Defines clear scope of restoration provisions
Risks
- Relies on external administrative systems for data
- Potentially complicates record-keeping for local agencies
- Dependence on accurate out-of-state documentation
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Standardizes firearm eligibility across borders
- Provides a clear legal boundary for law enforcement
- Minimizes confusion regarding possession legality
Risks
- Enforcement relies on variable out-of-state laws
- Potential for inconsistent application during checks
- Added complexity for local law enforcement verifying status
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Reliance on out-of-state laws creates variability in how rights are restored.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 95
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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