Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0114
Act Protecting Religious Assembly During Emergencies
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act requires rules during public health emergencies to exempt religious assemblies from closure orders and limits liability for damages related to these exemptions.
What it does
- Requires that any rule or order issued during a public health emergency must allow places of worship and religious gatherings the same exemptions as other businesses.
- Allows people who feel their rights have been violated to sue in court for damages, costs, attorney fees, and injunctions.
Who it affects
- People who attend religious services or gatherings
- Government officials and agencies making public health emergency rules
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was never considered for introduction, so its rules do not apply.
- It is unclear how this act would be enforced in practice.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Public Health Emergency
- A situation declared by the government where there is a serious threat to public health, like an epidemic.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO