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House approves 'Granite Act' after extended debate over international jurisdiction and damages
Summary
The House passed House Bill 70, a novel statute aimed at protecting Wyoming speakers from foreign legal pressure online. Supporters framed it as a defense of free speech; opponents warned it may exceed state judicial authority and invite litigation. Vote: 46–12, 4 excused.
The House on third reading approved House Bill 70, commonly referred to in floor debate as the “Granite Act,” after an extended debate about what the bill would do and how it would interact with federal and international law. Supporters described the measure as a response to foreign governments that seek to chill speech and to impose fines on Americans for online speech; critics said the bill raises jurisdictional, preemption and enforcement questions.
Why it matters: HB70 would create civil remedies designed to protect Wyoming speakers from some foreign legal actions and to make it harder…
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