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*NEWS RELEASE*

February 27, 2025

CONTACT: Michael Pearlman, Communications Director

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*Governor Gordon Criticizes Legislative Power Grab, Allows Gun-Free Zones Repeal to Become Law without his Signature*

"Governor signs 17 bills into law"

 

CHEYENNE, WYO – Governor Gordon has allowed HB 172- Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments [ [link removed] ] to go into law without his signature. In a letter to House Speaker Chip Neiman, the Governor reiterated his support for the repeal of gun-free zones in Wyoming, but expressed frustration that “Gun-free zones are not repealed – they are now determined exclusively by the legislature.”

“Elections are impactful, and I recognize the overwhelming majority of this legislature opted to drop a political bomb. The final outcome of this legislation is not in doubt. It will become law,”  Governor Gordon wrote in his letter.

He noted the thoughtful efforts undertaken locally on firearm carry policies by local school boards, community colleges and the University of Wyoming, as well as policy crafted by the State Building Commission to permit concealed carry in the State Capitol. 

“I am left to imagine this legislative session was never about “self-defense” or a common sense effort to extend carry rights. More to the point, it was always about the legislature grabbing power,” the Governor wrote.

The bills signed into law today included House Bill 42 - Regulation of surgical abortions, [ [link removed] ] which adds additional safety requirements to surgical abortion facilities in Wyoming while the state’s abortion prohibition is being considered by the Wyoming Supreme Court. The Governor also signed Senate File 114 - Missing persons-reporting requirement [ [link removed] ]. The law provides better guidance and support to law enforcement when responding to missing adults. The bill also clarifies the process of reporting someone missing, and ensures that the state’s missing persons database is updated in a timely manner, increasing the likelihood of better outcomes for missing persons. 

The Governor signed the following bills today:

*Enrolled Act * *Bill #* *Bill Title*

HEA0025 HB0264 Central bank digital currencies-prohibitions.

HEA0026 HB0042 Regulation of surgical abortions.

HEA0027 HB0181 Funeral contracts-investment and bonding requirements.

HEA0028 HB0046 Homeschool freedom act.

HEA0029 HB0039 Property tax refund program-revisions.

HEA0030 HB0226 License plate-search and rescue council.

HEA0031 HB0005 Fishing outfitters and guides-registration of fishing boats.

HEA0032 HB0097 Property conveyances near critical infrastructure.

 

SEA0022 SF0064 Wyoming Opposes Mandatory Electronic ID Devices-Livestock.

SEA0024 SF0004 State park peace officers-definition and scope of authority.

SEA0025 SF0061 Pollution control property tax exemption-applicability.

SEA0026 SF0082 Omnibus water bill-planning.

SEA0027 SF0130 Emergency assistance immunity-mental health services.

SEA0028 SF0143 Public monies-deposits in credit unions.

SEA0029 SF0151 Monthly ad valorem tax distribution-amendments.

SEA0030 SF0075 Coroner investigations-disposition of decedent's property.

SEA0031 SF0114 Missing persons-reporting requirement.

 

The Governor allowed the following bills to go into law without his signature. Click on the bill for a link to the Governor’s letter:

HEA0024 HB0172 Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments. [ [link removed] ]

SEA0021 SF0168 Budget reserve account-repeal. [ [link removed] ]

SEA0023 SF0077 Compelled speech is not free speech. [ [link removed] ]

The full text of all bills can be found on the Wyoming Legislature’s website [ [link removed] ]. A list of bills the Governor has taken action on during the 2025 Legislative Session can be found on the Governor's website. [ [link removed] ]

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