Wyoming authorizes private third-party providers to administer driver's licenses and motor vehicle services

Original title: Driver's and motor vehicle services-third party providers.

Last action · March 6, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 71Sponsors: Stephan Pappas and 7 others

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What This Bill Does

Wyoming now allows the state transportation department to partner with private third-party providers to administer driver's license testing and vehicle services starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents may soon be able to take driving tests and complete motor vehicle transactions at approved private businesses rather than exclusively at state government offices.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

third party providers

Private entities and institutions become eligible to enter agreements with the state to administer driver testing and motor vehicle services under department rules.

Directly affected

motor vehicle services applicants

Residents have the option of completing driving tests and vehicle services through authorized third-party providers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can administer driver's license tests under the new law?

The department may authorize third-party providers, private driver training facilities, employers, and other private or local government institutions to administer tests.

Are third-party providers considered government agencies?

No, a third-party provider acting under this authority is expressly not considered a governmental entity.

When does this change take effect?

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions

Mar 6, 2026
Governor Signed SEA No. 0049
Mar 6, 2026
Assigned Chapter Number 71
Mar 5, 2026Senate
S President Signed SEA No. 0049
Mar 5, 2026House
H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0049
Mar 4, 2026House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 39-21-2-0-0
Mar 4, 2026
Assigned Number SEA No. 0049

Show 14 earlier actions

Mar 3, 2026House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
Mar 2, 2026House
H COW:Passed
Feb 26, 2026House
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Feb 26, 2026House
H Placed on General File
Feb 24, 2026House
H Received for Introduction
Feb 24, 2026House
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
Feb 23, 2026Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0
Feb 20, 2026Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
Feb 19, 2026Senate
S COW:Passed
Feb 17, 2026Senate
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Feb 17, 2026Senate
S Placed on General File
Feb 11, 2026Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 28-3-0-0-0
Feb 10, 2026Senate
S Received for Introduction
Feb 9, 2026
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