Wyoming HB0053 aims to prevent governmental entities from being liable for damages to criminal suspects due to negligent investigations by peace.

Wyoming HB0053 amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to ensure that governmental entities are not held liable for damages to criminal suspects resulting from negligent investigations by peace officers acting within their official duties. The bill seeks to overturn a previous Wyoming Supreme Court decision and applies to all claims based on transactions or occurrences after the act's effective date. The legislature acknowledges the challenges faced by peace officers in conducting investigations while maintaining a duty of care to suspects.

Wyoming HB0053 aims to prevent governmental entities from being liable for damages to criminal suspects due to negligent investigations by peace.

Wyoming HB0053 amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to ensure that governmental entities are not held liable for damages to criminal suspects resulting from negligent investigations by peace officers acting within their official duties. The bill seeks to overturn a previous Wyoming Supreme Court decision and applies to all claims based on transactions or occurrences after the act's effective date. The legislature acknowledges the challenges faced by peace officers in conducting investigations while maintaining a duty of care to suspects.