SF 191: Wyoming Prohibits Requires State Funds to be Invested Based Solely on Pecuniary Interests, Not ESG Interests

March 17, 2025

Summary

SF 191 was enacted in March 2025 and requires state funds to be invested based solely on pecuniary grounds and prohibits ESG considerations.  It defines "nonpecuniary factors" as those that "do not provide confidence in increased returns or lower risk [.]"

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