Wyoming House passes Second Amendment Protection Act after lengthy debate
After hours of debate and failed amendments, the Wyoming House approved Senate File 101 — a bill that restricts state participation in federal firearms seizures and creates a private cause of action — on a 40‑21 vote. Lawmakers split over wording and potential impacts on local law enforcement.
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The Wyoming House passed Senate File 101, the Second Amendment Protection Act, on March 5, 2026, by a 40‑21 vote after extended floor debate over enforcement language and who may sue under the law. The bill limits state and local law‑enforcement participation in federal actions aimed at regulating firearms, ammunition or accessories and establishes a civil remedy for persons harmed by enforcement deemed covered by the statute.
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