Wyoming Bill HB 93 Requires Free Online Access to Court Records and Live Streaming of Proceedings

Original title: The people's right to judicial transparency.

Last action · February 10, 2026: H Failed Introduction 34-28-0-0-0Sponsors: Ann Lucas and 11 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Wyoming courts would be required to provide all court records and live audio or video streaming of proceedings to the public online at no cost, under House Bill 93. The measure establishes exemptions for juvenile cases, adoptions, sexual assault records, and sealed files, while providing a $100,000 from the general fund for implementation starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents would gain free internet access to court dockets, pleadings, and live hearing streams without paying fees or registering, though courts could still charge for paper copies and electronic filing services.

Background

House Bill 93 was introduced in the 2026 legislative session of the Wyoming Legislature but failed its introduction vote in the House. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Wyoming courts

Courts must build and maintain online portals, provide free access to records, live stream proceedings, and manage audio archives.

Directly affected

The public

Residents gain free online access to court documents, dockets, and live or recorded video streams of judicial proceedings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all court hearings required to be streamed live?

Yes, live real-time audio or video streaming is required for each hearing or proceeding, except for exempt cases like juvenile matters, adoptions, sexual assault proceedings, and sealed cases, or courts that have not made audio or video recordings at any time before July 1, 2026.

What types of court records can be exempted from online publication?

Courts may exempt juvenile court records, adoption, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings, cases involving minors (with exceptions), sensitive and bulky exhibits, specific sexual assault offense records, and cases sealed by a court upon a showing of clear and convincing evidence.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Failed in the House.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 10, 2026House
H Failed Introduction 34-28-0-0-0
Feb 5, 2026House
H Received for Introduction
Feb 4, 2026
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