StateWyoming

HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.

Jeremy HaroldsonEnacted

HB 98 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 88 (updated Mar 8, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

If you break the law that prohibits "Red Flag" gun seizures, you could face up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.

Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct impact on state commerce

Risks

  • potential for litigation costs against the state

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • protects perceived Second Amendment rights
  • reinforces state-level firearm policy independence

Risks

  • potential conflict with federal or judicial authority
  • creates legal ambiguity for public servants
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

creates potential for legal friction between state law and federal or judicial directives

Limitation

analysis based solely on brief bill abstract

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Where it stands

Assigned Chapter Number 88

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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