Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.
Jeremy Haroldson
HB 98 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 88 (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:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan25%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a new misdemeanor criminal offense for violating the state's Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
Who is affected
State officials, law enforcement personnel, and any person involved in red flag seizure actions are primarily affected.
Requirements and enforcement
Strict adherence to the prohibition of red flag seizures; failure to comply results in criminal penalties.
Costs and funding
Potential costs include criminal defense for public officials, litigation for jurisdictions, and administrative changes.
When it takes effect
Effective upon enactment (Chapter 88).
Potential benefits
Protects due process and property rights for gun owners; limits government summary seizure power.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of criminalizing official duties; potential for delays in emergency safety responses.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of what constitutes a 'violation' remains dependent on specific provisions within the underlying Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Reduces litigation costs for citizens challenging gun seizures
- Directs focus toward traditional due process methods
- Potential reduction in agency processing of administrative seizure requests
Risks
- Increased risk of personal civil liability for local officials
- Costs associated with criminal defense of public employees
- Budget uncertainty for local law enforcement legal support
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Strengthens procedural due process for firearm owners
- Prevents summary deprivation of property without standard trial
- Supports individual constitutional interpretation of gun rights
Risks
- May hinder timely intervention for individuals in mental health crises
- Risks confusion in law enforcement duties during emergent situations
- Reduces state ability to implement non-traditional safety measures
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Increases accountability for actors enforcing red flag procedures
- Establishes a clear criminal penalty for exceeding statutory authority
- Forces legislative transparency regarding gun seizure limits
Risks
- Criminalizes public sector administrative actions
- Potential for aggressive use of criminal penalties to stall valid law enforcement
- Reduces discretionary power for safety-related oversight
Public Health & Safety
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Limits the use of broad seizure powers that may cause public alarm
- Ensures gun removals only occur through standard legal channels
- Protects citizens from summary removal of self-defense tools
Risks
- May prevent the removal of weapons from individuals experiencing acute crisis
- Could reduce the efficacy of emergency safety measures
- Creates a barrier to immediate safety intervention
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Creates criminal liability for public officials performing enforcement actions.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 88
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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