Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
HB 96: Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement.
Jeremy Haroldson
HB 96 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 87 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
43OUT OF 100
Score:43/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Current law provides requirements for a person to be issued a concealed-carry permit. Among those requirements is that a person be at least age twenty‑one (21) to receive a concealed-carry permit. This act amends the age requirement for a concealed-carry permit to require a person to be age eighteen (18) to receive a permit. This act repeals obsolete provisions related to the issuance of concealed-carry permits to persons between age eighteen (18) and age twenty‑one (21).
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Increased state permit fee revenue
- Higher demand for firearm safety training courses
- Streamlined eligibility standards for young adults
Risks
- Increased administrative processing costs for sheriffs
- Allocation of staff time for expanded background checks
- Potential costs for liability and insurance adjustments
Society
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Consistent legal treatment of 18-to-20-year-olds
- Enhanced access to personal defense for young adults
- Supports exercise of Second Amendment rights
Risks
- Concerns regarding firearm maturity and safety
- Potential for increased accidental firearm discharges
- Public safety perception shifts in community settings
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
35%
Benefits
- Promotes self-defense for vulnerable younger demographics
- Encourages certified firearm training among youth
- Ensures legal parity for younger adults carrying weapons
Risks
- Concerns regarding behavioral maturity in public spaces
- Higher potential for firearm incidents in schools or crowds
- Increased firearm presence in high-stress public environments
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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
High risk level assigned due to significant public policy shift regarding firearm accessibility for younger demographics.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill summary; legislative history not fully detailed.
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 87
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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