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HB0250

Defining Life and Rights of Natural Persons

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill amends the definition of 'person' to include living human beings with certain biological functions or developmental stages, granting them health protections under Wyoming law.

What it does

  • Amends the definition of a person to include an individual who is a living human being entitled to protection of their health.
  • Specifies that for an individual to be considered a person, they must have at least one of seven listed biological functions or developments.
  • Limits the ability of parents, guardians, and legal representatives to make harmful healthcare decisions without medical necessity.

Who it affects

  • Living human beings who meet the defined criteria for being a person
  • Parents, guardians, and legal representatives making health care decisions

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole.
  • It is unclear how this definition will be applied in specific cases or its impact on current laws.

Plain language

Terms to know

Person
A living human being with certain biological functions or developmental stages.
Health Care Decisions Act
An existing law that this bill does not apply to.

Official record

Sources

Source checked
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 9:27 PM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 7-1-1-0-02025-02-07 · House7 yes 1 no
Yes
7
No
1
Absent
0
Excused
1
Conflict
0

Yes 7

Darin McCannR · H48Jacob WasserburgerR · H11Joel GuggenmosR · H55Ken CloustonR · H32Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50

No 1

Mike YinD · H16

Excused 1

Clarence StyvarR · H12

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0250HW001

The amendment adds new provisions that clarify exceptions for the diagnosis and treatment of certain medical conditions during pregnancy, ensuring healthcare providers can continue to offer necessary care without facing legal consequences.