Ban on Higher Education Funding for Abortions
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Bill Summary - 21LSO-0672 Bill No.: HB0253 Effective: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 21LSO-0672 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0089 Chapter No.: 148 Prime Sponsor: Gray Catch Title: Higher education-ban on funding for abortions. Subject: Prohibiting the use of general funds for abortions and abortion coverage at institutions of higher education. Summary/Major Elements: This act provides that, as a condition of receiving or expending appropriated funds, neither the University of Wyoming nor any of Wyoming's community colleges can expend any appropriated general funds for elective abortions for students or for group health insurance that provides coverage of elective abortions for students. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker supports voting yes because, although the Senate amendment reduced the bill's scope to general funds only, they believe highlighting the issue is better than taking no action.
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The amendment changes a bill about funding for abortions at universities and community colleges by adding requirements related to providing contraceptives.
The amendment removes existing language and replaces it with new rules prohibiting the University of Wyoming and community colleges from using their funds or federal money to pay for student abortions or health insurance that covers such procedures.
The amendment changes the bill to apply restrictions on funding for abortions and abortion insurance coverage to all higher education institutions in Wyoming, not just the University of Wyoming.
The amendment changes the language in HB0253 to specify that the University of Wyoming and community colleges cannot use appropriated funds for abortions or insurance coverage for abortions.