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2023 WY H 79
Author: Crago
Version: Enacted
Version Date: 02/21/2023

ORIGINAL HOUSE

BILL NO. HB0079

ENROLLED ACT NO. 25, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING

2023 GENERAL SESSION

AN ACT relating to elections; providing that a concealed carry permit is acceptable identification for purposes of in-person voter identification requirements; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1. W.S. 22-1-102(a)(xxxix)(B) by creating a new subdivision (X) is amended to read:

22-1-102. Definitions.

(a) The definitions contained in this chapter apply to words and phrases used in this Election Code and govern the construction of those words and phrases unless they are specifically modified by the context in which they appear. As used in this Election Code:

(xxxix) "Acceptable identification" means:

(B) For purposes of in person voter identification immediately before voting at a polling place or absentee polling place, any of the following:

(X) A valid permit issued by the state of Wyoming to carry a concealed firearm.

Section 2. This act is effective July 1, 2023.


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