HB 92: Registered sex offenders prohibited from public office.
HB 92 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 96 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill establishes qualifications for specified public offices, specifically disqualifying individuals registered as sex offenders from holding these positions. The bill defines "sex offender" as a person currently registered on the central registry of offenders under W.S. 7-19-301 through 7-19-310. Specifies that e...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct impact
Risks
- no direct impact
Economy
Benefits
- no direct impact
Risks
- no direct impact
Society
Benefits
- enhances public trust in elected officials
- aligns officeholder standards with community safety expectations
Risks
- potential constitutional challenges regarding qualifications for office
- excludes individuals regardless of the age or nature of the underlying offense
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
may conflict with state constitutional requirements for office eligibility
analysis based on summary text, not full bill language
Where it stands
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