Wyoming Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Access to Quality Child Care: Wyoming Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,075 active-duty service members
1,064 active-duty spouses
1,852 active-duty children
- 1,203 children in K-12
3,529 National Guard and reserve members
1,580 National Guard and reserve spouses
2,677 National Guard and reserve children
- 1,902 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Tammie Perreault

Northwest Regional Liaison

Northwest Region

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Ms. Perreault became Northwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors in public policy development and advocacy. Ms. Perreault is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts6/18 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/11/2020SF0087

02/26/2020SF0087

03/24/2020

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

AN ACT relating to professional licensing; adopting the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; providing for participation in and administration of the compact; authorizing the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology pursuant to the compact...

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

01/10/2017HB0112

02/21/2017

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

A bill authorizing Wyoming to enter into the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Allows Wyoming EMS professionals to practice in other Compact states and allows other Compact state EMS professionals to practice in Wyoming.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/17/2023SF 10

01/18/2023SF 10

02/23/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

The Counseling Compact is an interstate compact, or a contract among states, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without need for multiple licenses.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

03/01/2016

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This bill adopts the Nurse Licensure Compact for Wyoming. Entering into the Compact allows nurses licensed in one compact state, including Wyoming, to\nexercise a multi-state licensure privilege in other states that are a party to the Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

02/28/2022HB117

03/07/2022HB117

03/11/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The purpose of the compact is to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy with the goal of improving public access to occupational therapy services while preserving the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/13/2023SF 26

01/18/2023SF 26

02/15/2023

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

PSYPACT is an occupational licensure interstate compact designed to allow licensed psychologists to practice of telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries legally and ethically without necessitating that an individual become licensed in every state to practice.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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ENACTED

Solutions for Military Homeschoolers0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

Ensure Extracurricular Access

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes

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04/18/2025

State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes Final Legislation

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the agreement between Wyoming's Department of Family Services (DFS) and F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB) regarding the licensing and oversight of off-base childcare facilities used by military families. Childcare homes, serving only military families, are not required to be regulated by Wyoming DFS, if they are overseen and regulated by F.E. Warren AFB. Families wishing to provide childcare for military children in Wyoming should contact 90th Forces Support Squadron at 307-773-3317.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements0/4 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Advance Enrollment

Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

Purple Star Schools Program

Open Enrollment Flexibility

HOUSE

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ENACTED

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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ENACTED

02/28/2024SF 0015

02/16/2024SF 0015

03/01/2024

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

This act authorizes the Governor to accept in writing on behalf of the state full or partial retrocession of jurisdiction over any military reservations and lands previously ceded to the United States, including F.E. Warren Air Force Base, where such retrocession has been offered by the appropriate federal authority.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Enhance Information-Sharing

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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ENACTED

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