Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to the bill because there is already a task force dedicated to studying this issue.
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Wyoming2018Did Not Pass
SF0043
Organ Donation Training and Autopsy Rules
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires coroners and district attorneys to receive training on organ donation laws and ensures that autopsies are performed in a way that allows for organ, eye, and tissue preservation when possible.
What it does
- Requires county coroners and deputy coroners to complete at least four hours of training on the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
- Requires district attorneys to certify that their deputies, assistants, and part-time staff complete the same four hours of training.
- Mandates that all autopsies and postmortem examinations comply with the requirements of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
- Requires coroners to conduct postmortem examinations in a manner and timeframe that allows for the preservation of organs, eyes, and tissues if a gift is possible.
- Requires coroners and organ procurement organizations to create agreements that define how to handle cases where organ recovery might interfere with death investigations.
- Sets an effective date of July 1, 2018, for these changes.
Who it affects
- County coroners and deputy coroners in Wyoming.
- District attorneys and their legal staff, including deputies and assistants.
- Organ procurement organizations and eye banks serving Wyoming.
- The Board of Coroner Standards and the commission responsible for coroner training.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in the 2018 legislative session, so these rules were not enacted into law at that time.
- The specific details of the agreements between coroners and procurement organizations are not defined in the bill text, only the requirement to create them.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Anatomical Gift
- The donation of organs, eyes, or tissues from a deceased person for medical use.
- Postmortem Examination
- An examination of a body after death, such as an autopsy, to determine the cause or manner of death.
- Organ Procurement Organization
- A group responsible for coordinating the recovery and distribution of donated organs and tissues.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Sep 12, 10:56 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because a task force is already devoted to the issue, implying the bill is unnecessary or premature.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because a coroner expressed concern that adding more requirements would not significantly increase organ donations.
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Charles Scott
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe increased organ donations outweigh the concerns regarding four hours of training.
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Chris Rothfuss
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it aims at saving lives through additional training, noting that concerns have largely been resolved.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to establish uniform training requirements for coroners and district attorneys across the state, which aims to improve organ donation procurement. They also cite the need for consistent autopsy procedures that align with anatomical gift preservation.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Failed 26-33-1-0-02018-03-07 · House26 yes 33 no
- Yes
- 26
- No
- 33
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 26
Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48Dan FurphyH14Dan ZwonitzerH43Debbie BoveeH36Eric BarlowR · H03James W ByrdH44Jamie L FlitnerH26Jerry D PaxtonH47JoAnn R DaytonH17John L FreemanH60Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDMichael K MaddenH40Mike GierauD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Timothy P HallinanH32
No 33
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Bo BitemanR · H51Carl R LoucksH59Charles J GrayH57Cheri SteinmetzR · H05Clifford M JenningsH30Danny EyreH19Dan R KirkbrideH04David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Donald E Burkhart JrH15Evan J SimpsonH21Hans HuntH02James R AllenH33Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56John C EklundH10Landon BrownR · H09Lars O LoneH12LAURSEN DANMark S KinnerH29Martha D HalversonH22Michael D GreearH27Nathan A WintersH28Roy H EdwardsH53Scott CourtH24Scott M ClemH31Theodore J BlackburnH42Tim SalazarR · H34Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Excused 1
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02018-03-01 · House8 yes 1 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-2-1-0-02018-02-23 · Senate27 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 27
- No
- 2
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 27
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Bruce Burns Jr.S21Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Curtis MeierS03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Fred A BaldwinS14Fred M EmerichS05Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28John HastertS13Larry HicksR · S11Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04
Excused 1
S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02018-02-16 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 26-3-1-0-02018-02-12 · Senate26 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 26
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 26
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Bruce Burns Jr.S21Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Curtis MeierS03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Fred A BaldwinS14Fred M EmerichS05Glenn W MonizS10Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28John HastertS13Larry HicksR · S11Liisa L Anselmi-DaltonS12Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24Ogden DriskillR · S01Paul R BarnardS15Ray R PetersonS19Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04
Excused 1
Official activity
Bill history
- H 3rd Reading:Failed 26-33-1-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-2-1-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 26-3-1-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
5 stored
Adopted 2nd reading by Larsen
Failed 2nd reading by Clem
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Winters
Adopted 3rd reading by Larsen
Adopted Standing Committee by SLabor