Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0178
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act aims to protect individuals' rights to practice their religion from government actions that burden it.
What it does
- Creates the Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which protects religious freedom from government actions that burden it.
- Defines key terms such as 'burden,' 'exercise of religion,' and 'government.'
- Limits governmental actions that can burden a person's right to practice their religion unless the action is essential for a compelling interest and uses the least restrictive means possible.
- Allows individuals whose religious freedom has been violated by government actions to seek relief in court.
Who it affects
- Individuals who practice religion
- Government entities and officials at state and local levels
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It is unclear how this act would be enforced or interpreted in specific situations.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Burden
- Any action by the government that limits or restricts religious practices.
- Exercise of Religion
- The practice or observance of religion, including actions motivated by sincere religious beliefs.
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO