HB0062

Increases the maximum liability limits for claims against Wyoming governmental entities under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act and establishes annual inflation adjustments.

• Increases the maximum liability for a single claimant from $250,000 to $1,000,000 for any number of claims arising from a single transaction or occurrence. (W.S. 1-39-118(a)(i))
• Increases the maximum aggregate liability for all claimants from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for claims arising from a single transaction or occurrence. (W.S. 1-39-118(a)(ii))
• Requires the General Services Division of the Department of Administration and Information to adjust maximum liability amounts annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index or its successor, or 3 percent, whichever is less. (W.S. 1-39-118(a)(i), W.S. 1-39-118(a)(ii))
• Updates the local government self-insurance program liability limits to match the increased governmental entity liability limits of $1,000,000 per claimant and $2,000,000 aggregate for any claim arising from a single transaction or occurrence. (W.S. 1-42-202(e)(ii))
• Applies the new liability limits only to claims based on transactions or occurrences that occur on or after July 1, 2026. (Section 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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