Regulation of Abortion Facilities and Procedures
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D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring with Senate amendments because they require a transvaginal ultrasound for medication abortions, which the speaker views as an invasive procedure that should not be mandated.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurring with the Senate amendments because they are technical cleanups and do not make substantive changes to the bill.
R · S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill's requirement for an ultrasound and waiting period because it aligns with national OBGYN standards of care to ensure patient safety by determining gestational age and cardiac activity.
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the bill provides necessary informed consent, ensuring patients understand potential risks to both their own life and that of the unborn child before proceeding.
R · S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment based on her experience as a labor and delivery nurse, stating she was taught to care for two lives and that an ultrasound is necessary to ensure the safety of both.
R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes knowing the gestational age via ultrasound is critical for ensuring chemical abortion medications are effective.
R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes the mandatory waiting period creates unnecessary financial hardship and limits access to a legal medical procedure.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it will drive OBGYNs out of practice due to fear of legal repercussions, thereby reducing access to essential healthcare for women in his community.
R · S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it inappropriately imposes specific religious beliefs on people who do not hold them, and cites practical concerns about healthcare access.
R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it is necessary to regulate unsafe abortion activities while exempting occasional providers, ensuring safety until courts determine if abortions can be outlawed.
R · S19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he feels a deep respect for life and believes that legislation like this is necessary to honor that value.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it inserts legislators into medical decision-making based on religious beliefs rather than improving healthcare outcomes.
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill but warns that courts may interpret it in ways that produce results opposite to what is intended.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports keeping the 48-hour waiting period because she believes it provides necessary time for women facing crisis situations to consider their decision and access help.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment by emphasizing the need to prioritize the mother's health and safety, warning that a mandatory waiting period could cause harm or force patients to seek care in other states.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that a waiting period provides individuals in crisis time to seek help and avoid making quick decisions driven by emotion or fear.
H55
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern that the amendment exceeds the bill's title by addressing chemical abortions when the legislation is titled regarding surgical abortions.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that hospitals should be exempted from the bill's regulations because they are already regulated under separate statutes, and including them would create legal vagueness and contradicting laws.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because narrowing the bill's application to only one building would constitute unconstitutional special legislation.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports voting for the amendment because the bill was always intended to target surgical abortion centers rather than hospitals.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern about voting for the bill if it applies to only one facility, as this could lead to another lawsuit before the Supreme Court.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it establishes common sense regulations for surgical abortions, which is necessary to protect women's health and safety while a ban on abortion remains stayed in court.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it is contradictory to pass regulations for abortion when the legislature recently voted to ban it, and he cites a Texas court ruling that struck down similar laws as unconstitutional.
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The amendment adds requirements for ultrasounds before abortions and changes references to certain sections in the bill.
The amendment changes the bill to specify that certain requirements and procedures related to abortions must occur at a surgical abortion facility, rather than any other type of medical setting.
The amendment removes a requirement for a waiting period before an abortion procedure.
The amendment clarifies that the act does not create an individual right to abortion or define it as a health care decision under the Wyoming Constitution.
The amendment changes the frequency of reporting requirements for surgical abortion facilities and removes certain sections related to penalties.
The amendment removes the requirement for a waiting period before an abortion procedure.
The amendment changes the bill's title to include chemical abortions, requires ultrasounds before performing both types of abortions, and removes certain language about facilities.