HB0042 | Regulation of Surgical Abortions

January 13, 2025

PRIORITY

WFA STANCE:

Support

WFA CATEGORY:

Life

TOPIC:

Abortion

FINAL STATUS:

Governor Gordon Signed HEA No. 0026

SCHEDULE:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

SPONSOR(S):

Representative Martha Lawley

CO-SPONSOR(S):

Representative(s) Abby Angelos, Rob Geringer, Jeremy Haroldson, Scott Heiner, J.T. Larson, Jayme Lien, Rachel Rodriguez-Williams
Senator(s) Brian Boner, Evie Brennan, Jared Olsen, Cheri Steinmetz

LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFO:

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SUMMARY:

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring the licensure of surgical abortion facilities as specified; providing criminal penalties for violations; specifying civil liability for damages resulting from abortions; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

View Full Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0042

WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:

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