HB0151

Wyoming HB0151 limits fees for public records requests and increases penalties for non-compliance.

Wyoming HB0151 amends the Wyoming Public Records Act to limit fees for public records requests and increase penalties for non-compliance. The bill specifies that no fees can be charged for the time and labor costs associated with locating, reviewing, redacting, or preparing public records for inspection or release. It also sets a flat fee for paper copies and limits fees for electronic records. The bill increases penalties for violations of the act and authorizes the ombudsman to issue orders for compliance. The act applies to public record requests made on and after July 1, 2026.