Wyoming
Public Meetings Act
Formally: Wyoming Public Meetings Act
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 16-4-401 to 16-4-408
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 4 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Regular meetings set by ordinance/resolution/bylaws; special meeting notice at least 8 hours before meeting with time, place, and business; emergency meetings may occur without notice but action must be reconsidered within 48 days
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Wyoming Public Meetings Act (WS § 16-4-401 et seq.) does not mandate public comment. Bodies permit comment at their discretion per local rule.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-401; 'assembly' includes communicating by electronic means with all members able to communicate contemporaneously. Electronic meetings must permit the public to hear, read, or otherwise discern meeting discussion contemporaneously. Quorum may be established remotely.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.