HB 39: Firearms rights-restoration amendments.
HB 39 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 95 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialCurrent 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 Wy...
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Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Society
Benefits
- clarifies legal status for individuals with past convictions
- aligns firearm restoration with original jurisdiction standards
Risks
- potential for varying restoration standards between different states to impact public safety
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OpenStates summary
Variation in out-of-state restoration standards may lead to inconsistent firearm possession eligibility in Wyoming
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