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HB 16WYOMINGSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Wyoming authorizes Secretary of State to charge up to $5,000 for expedited document filings

Original title: Secretary of state-expedited filings.

Last action · March 7, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 94Sponsor: BlockChain/Technology

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What This Bill Does

The Wyoming Secretary of State is newly authorized to charge an optional expedition fee of up to $5,000 for specific document filings under titles 17, 34, and 40, beginning July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Businesses and individuals filing corporate, property, or trade documents can pay for faster processing times, provided they are willing to absorb a fee reaching up to $5,000.

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

Filers of corporate and business documents

Filers have the option to pay a fee of up to $5,000 to accelerate the processing of documents submitted under designated titles.

Directly affected

Secretary of State's Office

The office is authorized to set rules, establish processes, and collect fees for expedited document processing.

Key Facts

  • The Secretary of State may charge a fee of up to $5,000 to expedite the filing of documents pursuant to title 17, title 34, or title 40, chapters 1 and 2 of the Wyoming statutes.
  • Expediting a document filing is optional and occurs only upon the request of the filer.
  • The Secretary of State must establish the fee amount and request process by rule, considering filing cost impacts, expedition expenses, and statutory deadlines.
  • Expediting a filing does not alter the prioritization of rights determined by the original timing of the filing.
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  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can the Secretary of State charge for expedited filings?
The fee can be an amount not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
Does expediting a document change my priority of rights?
No, the expedition of a filing does not alter the determined by the timing of the filing.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

26 actions
  1. Mar 7, 2026
    Governor Signed HEA No. 0036
  2. Mar 7, 2026
    Assigned Chapter Number 94
  3. Mar 6, 2026House
    H Received for Concurrence
  4. Mar 6, 2026House
    H Concur:Passed 60-0-2-0-0
  5. Mar 6, 2026
    Assigned Number HEA No. 0036
  6. Mar 6, 2026House
    H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0036
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    S President Signed HEA No. 0036
  2. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
  3. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    S 2nd Reading:Passed
  4. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    S COW:Passed
  5. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0
  6. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    S Placed on General File
  7. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0
  8. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    :Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
  9. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    S Received for Introduction
  10. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals
  11. Feb 21, 2026House
    H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
  12. Feb 20, 2026House
    H 2nd Reading:Passed
  13. Feb 19, 2026House
    H COW:Passed
  14. Feb 16, 2026House
    H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
  15. Feb 16, 2026House
    H Placed on General File
  16. Feb 11, 2026House
    H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
  17. Feb 11, 2026House
    :Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
  18. Feb 9, 2026House
    H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 62-0-0-0-0
  19. Jan 9, 2026House
    H Received for Introduction
  20. Dec 15, 2025
    Bill Number Assigned

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Sponsors

BlockChain/TechnologyPrimary sponsorNo profile match

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Introduction of High-End Expedited Filing Fees

The state is introducing a statutory mechanism allowing fees up to $5,000 for rapid document turnaround across multiple titles.

Secretary of State

Connected Entities

Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology, Secretary of State
OrganizationSelect Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology“Legislative committee sponsoring House Bill 16”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“State office authorized to charge expedited filing fees and establish rules”Map →

Sources

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www.wyoleg.gov

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  • Controversy15
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