Senate approves DFS data‑sharing bill despite privacy warnings from critics
Senate File 157, which expands the Department of Family Services' authority to share data for referrals, services and research "to the extent permitted by federal law," passed the Wyoming Senate after floor debate on privacy and security concerns.
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Cheyenne — The Wyoming Senate passed Senate File 157, a bill that expands the Department of Family Services' (DFS) authority to share data for referrals, service provision and participation in bona fide research "to the extent permitted by federal law." The measure passed on third reading with 22 ayes, 8 noes and one excused.
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