SF0035

Increases the maximum liability amounts for claims under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act.

• Increases the maximum liability for a governmental entity or public employee acting within the scope of duties to any single claimant from $250,000 to $500,000 for claims arising out of a single transaction or occurrence. (W.S. 1-39-118(a)(i), Sec. 1)
• Increases the maximum aggregate liability for all claimants arising out of a single transaction or occurrence from $500,000 to $1,000,000. (W.S. 1-39-118(a)(ii), Sec. 1)
• Increases the maximum liability limit for the local government self-insurance program from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for any claim brought under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act for any one occurrence, plus loss adjustment expenses. (W.S. 1-42-202(e)(ii), Sec. 1)
• Specifies that the increased liability amounts apply only to claims based on transactions or occurrences occurring on or after July 1, 2025, with 'transaction' and 'occurrence' defined to include any act, error, or omission. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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