SF0094

Amends Wyoming's Governmental Claims Act to establish liability for local governments regarding failure to reconstruct or maintain roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure.

• Creates new statute establishing that local governments are liable for damages caused by failure to reconstruct or maintain bridges, culverts, highways, roadways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, or parking areas. (W.S. 1-39-125(a))
• Requires claimants to prove that the roadway needed reconstruction or maintenance so significant that a reasonable person would foresee damage or injury, the local government received written notice of the need, the local government failed to take reasonable steps within a reasonable time after notice, and the claimant suffered damages caused by the failure. (W.S. 1-39-125(b))
• Specifies that reasonable steps to address noticed roadway needs include developing plans, entering into contracts, or commencing the reconstruction or maintenance work. (W.S. 1-39-125(b)(iii))
• Amends the general immunity statute to reference the new roadway liability provision as an exception to governmental immunity. (W.S. 1-39-104(a))
• Updates provisions regarding maximum liability and insurance to include roadway reconstruction and maintenance liability. (W.S. 1-39-118(f), W.S. 1-39-120(a))
• Updates county judgment payment and claim appeal statutes to reference the new roadway liability provisions. (W.S. 18-2-111, W.S. 18-3-513(b))

Effective: July 1, 2026

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