Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0076
Reproductive Freedom Act
Last scannedOct 8, 2026, 2:41 AM
In one sentence
This act aims to protect and define reproductive rights in Wyoming, including the right to have an abortion before a fetus is viable or when necessary for health reasons.
What it does
- Creates the Reproductive Freedom Act which outlines state policy on reproductive rights.
- Prohibits the government from interfering with personal decisions about having an abortion before viability of the fetus or to protect someone's life or health.
- Defines key terms such as 'abortion', 'viability', and 'health care provider'.
- Specifies penalties for unauthorized abortions, but protects those who assist in obtaining legal abortions.
- Requires state-provided maternity benefits to also cover voluntary pregnancy terminations.
Who it affects
- People seeking reproductive health services in Wyoming.
- Healthcare providers and facilities offering abortion services.
- The government of the State of Wyoming.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It does not specify how it will be enforced or funded.
- Details on state regulations regarding abortion are limited to what is medically necessary.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Abortion
- A medical procedure to induce the termination of a pregnancy except for producing a live birth.
- Viability
- The point in pregnancy when there is a significant likelihood of the fetus's sustained survival outside the uterus without extraordinary measures.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO