SF0097

Requires government entities in Wyoming to accept cash as payment for fees, fines, taxes, and event admissions, and prohibits charging additional fees solely for cash payments.

• Government entities must accept cash for in-person transactions as payment for any fees, fines, taxes, charges, or event admissions imposed by the entity. (W.S. 9-30-101(a))
• Prohibits government entities from charging an additional fee solely because a person paid with cash, though entities may collect other fees authorized by law regardless of payment method. (W.S. 9-30-101(b))
• Defines 'government entity' to include the state, its agencies, municipalities, counties, school districts, public colleges and universities, political subdivisions, and special districts. (W.S. 9-30-101(c))
• Defines 'cash' as physical coins produced by the United States mint and notes produced by the United States bureau of engraving and printing and governed by the federal reserve. (W.S. 9-30-101(d))
• Clarifies that the act does not modify or impair existing contracts or obligations regarding payment. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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