Wyoming Pregnancy Center Protection Act
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0136 Bill No.: HB0003 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0136 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0022 Chapter No.: 62 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Wyoming pregnancy centers-autonomy and rights. Has Report: No Subject: Prohibiting discrimination against pregnancy centers. Summary/Major Elements: This act prohibits the State and specified governmental entities from adopting any law, rule or policy that targets pregnancy centers for oversight or regulation based on the centers' stance against abortion. This act authorizes pregnancy centers or any person aggrieved by a violation of this act to commence a civil action. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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Last checked Aug 7, 12:48 PM
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the amendment is necessary because the original bill fails to address threats of violence against pregnancy centers and healthcare workers, which creates a chilling effect on service provision.
R · H07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it attempts to resurrect previously failed legislation and embeds it into a bill that is more narrowly focused.
R · H41
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because, based on his experience working in healthcare where staff face daily threats, he believes all healthcare workers need protection, not just those at pregnancy centers.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes it improves the bill and helps women by protecting facilities that assist them in her region of the state.
R · H55
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it misses the point of the original bill, which focuses on attacks by governmental entities rather than private individuals.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it adds to and improves the bill's protections without deleting existing provisions, viewing legislative refinement as a positive process.
R · H27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because smaller local governments lack the resources to replicate the expertise provided by associations, making it inefficient and costly for taxpayers. They also believe that voters in those localities should decide whether their government joins these organizations.
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment based on a belief in local autonomy, arguing that constituents can vote officials out if they disagree with their association memberships.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures advocacy is funded by individuals rather than taxpayer dollars, aligning with their party's resolution against using public funds for such purposes.
R · H25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because their constituents overwhelmingly back the legislation, and they view it as a matter of who pays for advocacy rather than restricting rights.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because direct distribution funds are essential supplements for local budgets, and restricting their use contradicts the bill's purpose of supporting municipal operations.
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill is necessary to protect pregnancy centers from government interference and coercion based on their pro-life mission, despite First Amendment protections.
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it grants special protections to one specific type of nonprofit organization rather than applying generally.
R · H15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she wants to avoid setting a precedent for special treatment and protection for specific groups, despite being pro-life.
R · H25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because pregnancy centers face unique threats compared to other nonprofits, and the legislation provides dignity and corrects false information about their viability.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
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Withdrawn 2nd reading by Representative Yin
Failed 3rd reading by Representative Yin
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Clouston
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Crago
Ruled Out of Order Committee of the Whole by Senator Scott
Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee