Wyoming2026Did Not Pass

SJ0007

Health Care Access and Legislative Powers

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution proposes changing the Wyoming Constitution to allow the legislature to define 'health care' for legal purposes and set rules on how they can limit health care access.

What it does

Proposes a change to the Wyoming Constitution that lets the state's lawmakers decide what counts as 'health care'.
Clarifies when and how the legislature may impose restrictions on people’s right to get health care.

Who it affects

The Wyoming Legislature, which would gain more power over defining and regulating health care.
People in Wyoming who rely on the state's definition of 'health care' for their rights.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass the legislature on February 12, 2026.
It's unclear how this change would affect existing health care rights or regulations in Wyoming.

Plain language

Terms to know

Rational Basis Standard: A legal test used by courts to decide if a law is fair and reasonable, especially when it comes to health care laws in Wyoming.

Official record

Sources

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Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 5:48 PM

Tim Salazar

R · S26

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary because recent legal scrutiny levels threaten existing public health statutes and remove decision-making power from elected representatives, so this amendment restores ordinary scrutiny to allow the legislature to protect public safety.

Public statementFloor statement at 19:09 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-12S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0Senate
2026-02-10S Received for IntroductionSenate
2026-02-09Bill Number AssignedLSO