Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWyomingEnacted
SF 66: Donated hunting licenses-amendments.
Tim French
SF 66 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 77 (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
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill expands the list of individuals eligible to receive donated hunting licenses to include those with life-threatening illnesses and vision impairments.
Who is affected
Individuals with life-threatening illnesses, individuals with vision impairments, and the Game and Fish Commission.
Requirements and enforcement
The Game and Fish Commission is required to promulgate necessary rules to implement these new eligibility categories.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted March 8, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides recreational opportunities for vulnerable residents and improves access to outdoor activities for people with health-related challenges.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for administrative complexity in defining eligibility and safety concerns for participants with vision impairment.
What is still unknown
The specific clinical criteria for defining 'life-threatening illnesses' and the logistical procedures for adaptive hunting will be determined by future agency rules.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases recreational equity for individuals with serious health conditions
- Provides meaningful outdoor opportunities for the terminally ill
- Expands access for individuals with vision impairments
Risks
- Risk of potential abuse within the license donation process
- Administrative hurdles for applicants proving eligibility
- Ambiguity in clinical definitions of life-threatening illnesses
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides legislative clarity for license donation use
- Mandates clear rule-making by the Game and Fish Commission
- Establishes a standardized framework for license eligibility
Risks
- Discretionary power delegated to the Commission for rule-setting
- Risk of overly complex regulatory requirements
- Limited transparency in the current pool of donated licenses
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Facilitates mentally beneficial recreational activity
- Targets specific high-need populations for therapeutic experiences
- Encourages adaptive hunting approaches
Risks
- Inherent field safety risks during hunting activities
- Accessibility challenges in rugged hunting terrains
- Variable physical fitness requirements for hunters
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Specific criteria for 'life-threatening illness' are subject to future agency interpretation
Analysis scope
Source text is an abstract, lacking full statutory language regarding eligibility definitions
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned Chapter Number 77
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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