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Senator Case wins layback on bill expanding immunity for 'state security officers' to allow sponsor follow‑up
Summary
Senator Case asked the Wyoming Senate to lay back Senate File 26, a bill updating immunity for those defending military equipment, after questions about a new category called "state security officers." The Senate agreed to delay further action by one day to let sponsors provide clarifying information on training and chain of command.
Senate File 26, a Transportation Committee bill concerning protection of military equipment, was laid back one day Thursday after senators sought clarifying detail about a newly added category called “state security officers.”
Why it matters: The bill would expand or clarify immunity related to use of force around military assets. Senators questioned whether the new category creates liability or policy gaps if the officers are not sworn military or peace officers, and asked how their chain of command and training compare to federal counterparts.
What happened on the floor: Senator Case…
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