wyoming-family-alliance

SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:57:27 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Children

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0052 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Senator Salazar

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

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Summary:

The bill amends Wyoming law to prohibit adult sex offenders from residing within one thousand feet of child care facilities. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that individuals who are required to register as sex offenders cannot live within this distance from the property line of a child care facility, with exceptions for those whose residences were established before July 1, 2026, or before the establishment of the child care facility.

Additionally, the bill provides a definition for “child care facility,” which includes various types of facilities that provide care for children in exchange for payment, excluding elementary, middle, or high schools. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0088

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0008 | Stalking of Minors
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments

Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0085 | RAVEN Act
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0085 | RAVEN Act

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:53:25 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Children

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0055 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Senator Nethercott

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Senator(s) Crago, Crum, Hutchings, Salazar, Schuler

Representative(s) Angelos, Bear, Lien, Washut

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Summary:

The “Resource Allocation for Victim and Enforcement Needs (RAVEN) Act” establishes the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force program account in Wyoming to enhance the state’s response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children. The act recognizes the need for dedicated resources to adequately investigate these crimes and aims to provide stable funding through appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations. The account will be continuously appropriated to the division of criminal investigation to support law enforcement efforts, with funds not lapsing at the end of the fiscal period.

The act includes an appropriation of $1,600,000 from the general fund for the ICAC task force program account for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, which cannot be transferred or used for other purposes. Additionally, the attorney general is tasked with creating necessary rules for the implementation of the act. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the completion of legislative processes.

Summary by FastDemocracy

View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0085

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.

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HB0008 | Stalking of Minors
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0048 | Stem Cell Freedom Act

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:25:46 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Life

Topic:

Use of Stem Cells

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0031 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Senator Barlow

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Senator(s) Brennan
Representative(s) Clouston, Haroldson

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Summary:

The “Stem Cell Freedom Act” authorizes physicians in Wyoming to recommend and perform stem cell therapy on patients, even if such therapies have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The act establishes that stem cell therapy must be conducted under the oversight of an institutional review board and in compliance with current good manufacturing practices. It also allows health care insurers to provide coverage for stem cell therapy at their discretion. Importantly, the act prohibits the Wyoming state board of medicine from taking disciplinary action against physicians solely for their involvement in stem cell therapy, as long as their practices align with established medical standards.

Additionally, the act ensures that no state official or agent can deny patients access to stem cell therapy, and it clarifies that no private cause of action can be brought against individuals involved in the care of patients receiving stem cell therapy, provided they adhere to the act’s requirements and medical standards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0048

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SF0002 | Legislative Budget

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:22:44 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Life

Topic:

Monitoring a Budget Amendment

Status:

Assigned Chapter Number 23

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Management Council

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

This bill provides appropriations for the operation of the legislative branch of the state government of Wyoming for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2028. It allocates a total of $26,118,778 from the general fund to cover various expenses, including salaries for legislative staff and legislators, travel expenses, dues for national organizations, telecommunications, and general administrative support. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of funds between expense categories as needed and outlines the reimbursement policies for out-of-state travel for legislators.

Additionally, the bill allows for the carryover of unobligated funds beyond the biennium, specifically for professional consulting services related to K-12 education responsibilities, the purchase of replacement laptop computers, and extraordinary expenses of the legislature. It introduces new compensation for newly elected or appointed legislators attending training functions, authorizes travel reimbursements for economic development efforts, and appropriates funds for specific conferences and projects. The effective dates for the appropriations and provisions are specified, with some taking effect immediately and others on July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0002

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HB0178 | Public Unions – Transparency & Dues Withdrawal Limitations

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:18:26 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Education Freedom

Topic:

Union Political Influence on Education (Transparency)

Status:

Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0035 (House Did Not Override Veto 36-21-5-0-0)

Read Governor Gordon’s Veto Letter here .

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rep. Rachael Rodriguez-Williams

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Rep. John Bear , Rep. Jeremy Haroldson

Sen. Brian Boner , Sen. Larry Hicks , Sen. Laura Pearson, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz

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Summary:

House Bill 178 (2026) prohibits public employers in Wyoming from automatically deducting labor organization dues or assessments from a public employee’s paycheck. Under the bill, public employees would be responsible for paying union dues directly rather than through payroll withholding by their government employer. The legislation also repeals prior statutory language that allowed for such automatic deductions.

In addition, the bill requires public employee labor organizations to provide annual transparency reports detailing membership numbers, revenues, expenditures, and other financial information. These reports must be made available to members and publicly accessible to promote accountability. Violations of the reporting requirements may result in misdemeanor penalties. The act is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0178

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HB0126 | Human Heartbeat Act

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:13:44 GMT

PRIORITY BILL*

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Life

Topic:

Abortion (Protect Unborn)

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0029 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rep. Chip Neiman

Sponsor(s):

Sen. Bo Biteman
Sen. Brian Boner
Sen. Evie Brennan
Sen. Dan Dockstader
Sen. Larry Hicks
Sen. Lynn Hutchings
Sen. Bob Ide
Sen. Dan Laursen
Sen. Taft Love
Sen. Jared Olsen
Sen. Laura Pearson
Sen. Tim Salazar
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz

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* A “ Priority Bill ” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.

Summary:

The bill, known as HB0126, establishes new regulations regarding the termination of pregnancies in Wyoming, specifically prohibiting such procedures if the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat. The legislation asserts the state’s interest in protecting the welfare of its citizens and preventing the inhumane treatment of living beings. It defines key terms such as “detectable fetal heartbeat” and “medical emergency,” and mandates that a determination of a fetal heartbeat must be made before any abortion procedure, except in cases of medical emergencies.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations, classifying intentional or knowing breaches of these regulations as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. It also includes provisions for the revocation of professional licenses for healthcare providers who violate the new law. The bill amends existing statutes to ensure that violations of the new abortion regulations result in mandatory revocation of licenses for nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and physician assistants. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0126

WFA Commentary & Updates:

HB0126 Human Heartbeat Act

After the recent Wyoming Supreme Court decision, Wyoming’s doors were thrown wide open, and we stand today in the Wild West of the abortion industry. We must put a structure in place to protect as many babies as possible from the abortion lobby.

HB0126 is designed to recognize that we have a duty to protect the unborn from at least the earliest moment of detection.*

Unborn children are as human as we are and deserve our care and protection. By six weeks, their hearts beat at an average rate of 110 beats per minute and will beat approximately 54 million times before birth. It is time we set at least a minimum standard for life.

* NOTE: Wyoming Family Alliance believes the state has a moral duty to protect every unborn child from the moment of conception. While this bill does not fully reflect that conviction, supporting HB0126 does not abandon our principles. It advances them. In the current legal landscape, this legislation would protect more unborn lives than are protected today. Wyoming Family Alliance will continue to pursue laws that fully recognize the humanity and dignity of the unborn, while supporting measures that move Wyoming closer to making abortion unthinkable.

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HB0117 | Stop Harm – Empower Women with Informed Notices
Life | Abortion & Maternal Safety

HB0102 | Protecting Kids from Deepfakes and Exploitative Images

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:08:00 GMT

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Minors from Obscenity

Status:

Senate President Signed HEA No. 0032

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rep. Jayme Lien

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives: Marlene Brady, Joel Guggenmos, Scott Heiner, Mike Posey, Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, Joe Webb
Senators: John Kolb, Tara Nethercott

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Summary:

The proposed bill establishes new legal frameworks addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in committing various criminal offenses. It specifies that utilizing AI as a defense in criminal cases is not permissible, and introduces specific offenses related to the creation and distribution of synthetic sexual material, particularly concerning children. The bill also criminalizes the development or distribution of AI systems intended to promote self-harm and prohibits interactive computer services from censoring political speech through AI. Additionally, it provides immunity for developers of AI systems under certain conditions, while outlining penalties for violations of these provisions.

Key definitions are introduced, including “artificial intelligence system,” “synthetic sexual material,” and “intimate parts,” which clarify the scope of the law. The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these definitions and outlines the penalties for offenses such as the unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material and the development of AI systems for child pornography. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to enhance legal accountability in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0102

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:40:15 GMT

PRIORITY BILL*

WFA Stance:

Monitor

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Minors from Sexual Exploitation

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0013 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rep. Tomi Strock

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Rep. Bill Allemand , Rep. Dalton Banks , Rep. Marlene Brady , Rep. Kevin Campbell , Rep. Joel Guggenmos , Rep. Jayme Lien , Rep. Ann Lucas , Rep. Joe Webb , Sen. Brian Boner

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Summary:

This bill amends the definition of “explicit sexual conduct” within the context of the crime of sexual exploitation of children in Wyoming. The updated definition now includes not only actual or simulated sexual intercourse, bestiality, masturbation, and sadistic or masochistic abuse, but also specifies the inclusion of “lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person” as well as “the chest or breasts of a female person.”

The bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the protection of children from sexual exploitation by broadening the scope of what constitutes explicit sexual conduct. The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB00128

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0008 | Stalking of Minors

Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments

Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0085 | RAVEN Act

Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0023 | Participation In 6-12 Activities

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:44 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education Freedom

Topic:

Equal Access for Non-Enrolled Students

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0017 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Education Committee

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

AN ACT relating to public school cocurricular and extracurricular activities; requiring school districts to allow children in grades six (6) through twelve (12) not enrolled in the district to participate in cocurricular and extracurricular activities; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0023

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HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:40 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Minor

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0012 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

House Judiciary Committee

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

The bill establishes a new criminal offense in Wyoming known as “grooming of a minor for a sexual offense,” defined under W.S. 6-2-321. This offense is characterized by actions intended to prepare, induce, or persuade a minor to engage in sexual conduct or exploitation, regardless of whether any actual sexual conduct occurs. The bill outlines specific behaviors that constitute grooming, including emotional manipulation and the use of electronic communication. Penalties for this offense vary based on the age of the minor involved, with harsher penalties for offenses against minors under the age of twelve, including a minimum imprisonment of twenty-five years.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include grooming of a minor for a sexual offense as a disqualifying factor for probation eligibility and updates the registration requirements for offenders convicted of this crime. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0009

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.

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HB0008 | Stalking of Minors
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0085 | RAVEN Act
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0008 | Stalking of Minors

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:20:10 GMT

PRIORITY BILL*

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family Values

Topic:

Protection of Minor

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0008 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Joint Judiciary Interim Committee

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

The bill amends Wyoming’s stalking laws to introduce a felony penalty specifically for stalking offenses committed against minors. It modifies the existing statute by adding a new provision that states a person can be charged with felony stalking if they commit the offense against a minor and are at least eighteen years old. This addition aims to enhance protections for minors from stalking behaviors.

Additionally, the bill removes the conjunction “or” from the list of conditions under which stalking is classified as a felony, thereby clarifying the criteria for felony charges. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

View Full Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0008

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0085 | RAVEN Act
Family Values | Protection of Children

SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities
Family Values | Protection of Children

HB0003 | Wyoming Pregnancy Centers – Autonomy and Rights

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:10:23 GMT

PRIORITY BILL*

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Life

Topic:

Abortion Prevention & Pregnancy Resources

Status:

Governor Signed HEA No. 0022 Into Law

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

The proposed bill, known as the “Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act,” aims to protect pregnancy centers from governmental oversight or regulation based on their anti-abortion stance. It prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from enacting laws or policies that would require these centers to provide or refer for abortions, abortion-inducing drugs, or contraception. The bill also establishes definitions related to abortion and pregnancy centers, emphasizing their role in providing life-affirming support and resources to individuals facing unexpected pregnancies. Additionally, it highlights the increased scrutiny and legislative challenges pregnancy centers have faced since the Supreme Court’s decision in *Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization*, which overturned *Roe v. Wade*.

The bill outlines legal remedies for pregnancy centers and individuals aggrieved by violations, allowing them to seek civil action for damages, with a minimum recovery amount of $5,000 and the possibility of tripling actual damages. It also grants the legislature the right to intervene in cases challenging the act’s constitutionality. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to clarify the immunity of governmental entities from tort liability while specifying exceptions related to this act. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2026.

Summary by FastDemocracy

View Full Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0003

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0143 | Free Speech for Health Care Providers
Religious Liberty | First Amendment Protections

HB0190 | Parental Rights in Education

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:40:28 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

House Did not Consider for Introduction – 2/16/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Bear

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Angelos

Haroldson

Heiner

Hornok

Jennings

Knapp

Neiman

O'Hearn

Ottman

Penn

Singh

Slagle

Smith

Strock

Styvar

Ward

Winter

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Dockstader

Hutchings

Ide

Steinmetz

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0190

AN ACT relating to education; specifying procedures and requirements for school districts to provide parents notice of information regarding students and the rights of parents to make decisions regarding their children; specifying that school districts cannot prohibit parental notification and involvement in critical decisions involving students; prohibiting classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity as specified ; specifying training requirements for school districts; specifying procedures for resolving parent concerns and complaints; specifying duties for school district boards of trustees and the state board of education; providing for a cause of action; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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HB0076 | Reproductive Freedom Act

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:30:54 GMT

WFA Stance:

Opposing

WFA Category:

Life

Status:

STATUS: H Did not Consider for Introduction

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Yin

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Chestek

Provenza

Sherwood

Storer

Senators

Gierau

Rothfuss

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0076

AN ACT relating to abortion; creating the Reproductive Freedom Act; specifying the public policy of the state concerning reproductive rights; prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with a person’s right to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus or to protect the person’s life or health ; prohibiting unauthorized abortions; specifying a penalty; providing definitions; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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HB0178 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:21:50 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Religious Liberty

Status:

House Did not Consider for Introduction – 3/5/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Washut

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Allemand

Andrew

Banks

Burkhart

Crago

Harshman

Lawley

Newsome

O'Hearn

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Brennan

Kolb

Salazar

Steinmetz

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0178

AN ACT relating to religious freedom; creating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; providing definitions; limiting specified governmental actions that burden religious freedom; authorizing claims and defenses against governmental action that burden religious freedom ; providing exceptions; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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SF0031 | Sex Offender Registration-Promoting Obscenity

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:51:54 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

S 3rd Reading: Failed 13-17-0-0-1 (2/21/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Judiciary

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0031

AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; specifying offenses of promoting obscenity as offenses for which convicted offenders shall register as a sex offender ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding this bill.

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SF0130 | The Equality State Not Equity State Act

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:46:33 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Religious Liberty

Status:

House Did not Consider for Introduction – 3/5/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Biteman

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/sf0130

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; prohibiting governmental entities from engaging in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy ; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; providing applicability; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports this bill since it stands against using government entities to promote preferential treatment based on the immutable characteristics of people.

3/4/24 – More sad news, this bill was also allowed to die through inaction in the House.

2/28/24 – This bill has passed all the way through the Senate and was received for introduction into the House.

2/27/24 – This legislation has made it through the third and final reading in the Senate on a vote of 18-13 . This means that the bill has passed all the way through the Senate and will crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/26/24 – This legislation has made it through the second reading in the Senate. There is one more step in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

 2/23/24 – This legislation has made it through the first reading in the Senate. There are two more steps in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

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SF0098 | Statute of Limitations-Medical Procedures on Minors

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:27:10 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

House Did not Consider for Introduction – 3/5/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Bouchard

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Davis

Heiner

Hornok

Jennings

Knapp

Locke

Niemiec

Ottman

Pendergraft

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Slagle

Strock

Styvar

Trujillo

Winter

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Brennan

Dockstader

French

Hicks

Hutchings

Ide

Kinskey

Kolb

Laursen

McKeown

Steinmetz

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0098

 AN ACT relating to civil procedure; extending the statute of limitations for causes of action for gender transition services performed on minors ; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation that ensures that those who allow the mutilation of the genitalia of minors in the state of Wyoming will have a civil action brought against them.

3/4/24 – More sad news, this bill was also allowed to die through inaction.

2/28/24 – This bill has passed all the way through the Senate and was received for introduction into the House.

2/27/28 – This legislation has made it through the third and final reading in the Senate on a vote of 26-5. This means that the bill has passed all the way through the Senate and will crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/26/24 – This legislation has made it through the second reading in the Senate. There is one more step in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/23/24 – This legislation has made it through the first reading in the Senate. There are two more steps in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/22/24 – This bill passed the Senate Labor, Health, and Social Services Committee 5-0 yesterday and will be heard by the entire Senate today. Former transgender teen

Chloe Cole testified for this bill in addition to the bill named after her, SF0099 Chloe’s Law-Children Gender Change Prohibition .

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SF0094 | An Act Regarding Compelled Speech & State Employers

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:21:43 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

House Did not Consider for Introduction – 3/5/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Hutchings

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Styvar

Ward

Senators

French

Ide

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0094

 AN ACT relating to the administration of government; prohibiting the state and its political subdivisions from compelling speech as specified ; authorizing a civil remedy; providing an exception to the Wyoming governmental claims act; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports the right of every individual to speak honestly and truthfully. No government should threaten a person by compelling them to speak against their conscience.

3/4/24 – Sad news to report: this bill, which protects state employees from having to call a man a woman and vice versa, was allowed to die through inaction. We must continue the work to protect the freedom of conscience of all Wyoming citizens.

2/27/28 – This legislation has made it through the third and final reading in the Senate on a vote of 21-10. This means that the bill has passed all the way through the Senate and will crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/26/24 – This legislation has made it through the second reading in the Senate. There is one more step in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

 2/23/24 – This legislation has made it through the first reading in the Senate. There are two more steps in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

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SF0128 | Approval of Charter School

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:16:01 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

SIGNED by the Governor – 3/22/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Dockstader

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Byron

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/sf0128

 AN ACT modifying the date for approval of one charter school by the Wyoming charter school authorizing board; correcting a typographical error; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports the opportunity for more charter schools to develop in Wyoming.

3/4/24 – This legislation died in the House Education Committee 3 to 6. The opportunity to allow more Charter Schools will have to wait until next year.

2/28/24 – This bill has passed all the way through the Senate and was received for introduction into the House.

2/27/24 – This legislation has made it through the third and final reading in the Senate on a vote of 29-2 . This means that the bill has passed all the way through the Senate and will crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/26/24 – This legislation has made it through the second reading in the Senate. There is one more step in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/23/24 – This legislation has made it through the first reading in the Senate. There are two more steps in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

 2/21/24 – This bill passed the Senate Education Committee 4-1 and actually expanded the bill so that more schools could eventually open!

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SF0099 | Chloe’s Law-Children Gender Change Prohibition

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:10:24 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

SIGNED by the Governor – 3/22/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Bouchard

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Davis

Heiner

Hornok

Jennings

Knapp

Locke

Neiman

Niemiec

Ottman

Pendergraft

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Slagle

Strock

Styvar

Trujillo

Winter

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Brennan

Dockstader

French

Hicks

Hutchings

Ide

Kinskey

Kolb

Laursen

McKeown

Salazar

Steinmetz

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

Contact Your Legislator:

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Summary:

Click here to read a high-level synopsis of the bill that has been signed into law.

View Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/sf0099

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; prohibiting physicians from performing procedures for children related to gender transitioning and gender reassignment; providing an exception; providing that gender transitioning and reassignment procedures are grounds for suspension or revocation of a physician’s or health care provider’s license; providing definitions; specifying applicability; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation that eliminates surgeries in Wyoming that will cause children irreparable damage. This bill allows for the revocation or suspension of the license of a doctor who would perform these procedures.

3/6/24 – This bill passed all the way through the House of Representatives!

3/5/24 – This bill passed the second reading in the House and has only one more step to go with the third reading at 10:00 on Wednesday morning.

3/4/24 – This legislation passed 7-2 through the House Judiciary Committee yesterday morning and then went to the Senate Committee of the Whole, where it passed!

2/28/29 – This bill has passed all the way through the Senate and was received for introduction into the House.

2/27/24 – This legislation has made it through the third and final reading in the Senate on a vote of 26-5 . This means that the bill has passed all the way through the Senate and will crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/26/24 – This legislation has made it through the second reading in the Senate. There is one more step in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/23/24 – This legislation has made it through the first reading in the Senate. There are two more steps in that chamber before it can crossover to the House of Representatives.

2/22/23 – This bill passed the Senate Labor, Health, and Social Services Committee 5-0 yesterday.

The bill’s namesake, Chloe Cole, arrived from California to provide personal testimony on the tragedy she continues to suffer from after having received transgender medical treatment as a young teen . Watch her powerful testimony in this video , both at the beginning and near the end.

After the committee meeting, Wyoming Family Alliance President Nathan Winters was invited to comment under the rotunda, along with the prime sponsors of the bill and Chloe Cole. He stated that Wyoming must do more to protect its children

from irreversible mutilation and broken ideologies.

This bill will be heard by the entire Senate this morning.

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HJ0004 | Right of Health Care Access-Constitutional Amendment

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:06:13 GMT

WFA Stance:

Opposing

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Failed Introduction 7-54-1-0-0 (2/14/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Chestek

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Provenza

Sherwood

Storer

Yin

Senators

Gi erau

Rothfuss

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HJ0004

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming Constitution to eliminate the legislature’s express authority to determine reasonable and necessary restrictions on a person’s right to make health care decisions and to direct payment for health car e.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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SF0061 | Education-Charter School Amendments

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:52:01 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

VETOED by the Governor

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Driskill

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Lawley

Olsen

Wylie

Senators

Cooper Ellis Ide

Kolb

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

Click here to read the Governor’s letter explaining why he vetoed this bill.

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0061

AN ACT relating to charter schools; authorizing charter schools as local education agencies to receive and apply for federal and state grants; modifying payment by school districts to charter schools as specified ; repealing designation of charter school authorizers as the local education agency for charter schools; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports this bill because it helps charter schools get started and cleans up the management process for them.

3/4/24 – This legislation is on its way to be signed by the governor!

2/29/24 – This bill, which helps clarify the funding for charter schools, was passed through the House Education Committee 9-0. Next, it will go to the entire House to be heard.

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HB0166 | Education Savings Accounts-1

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:41:43 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

The Governor exercised his line-item veto authority on this bill – 3/21/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Clouston

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Davis

Senators

Barlow

Landen

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

Click here to read a high-level synopsis of the bill that has been signed into law.

View the Governor’s letter and the specific strikethroughs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o9-5zsTmm02G_zjLY__DR4YnltDrk8Aw/view

View Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/hb0166

AN ACT relating to education; authorizing education savings accounts; creating the Wyoming education savings accounts expenditure account; providing for a transfer of funds to the Wyoming education savings accounts expenditure account; providing for the use and administration of education savings accounts for education; specifying duties of the state superintendent of public instruction; providing rulemaking authority; making conforming amendments; providing appropriations; authorizing full-time positions; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance is tentatively monitoring this bill. There is much promise, but two things need to change to gain our full support:

The bill includes a means test to determine whether a family can access the funds. This leaves some Wyoming families to pay taxes while not allowing them to access those funds to pay for their child’s education in the manner that best suits the child and the family’s needs. Therefore, the means test must be taken to improve this bill.
The bill expands ESA’s into pre-kindergarten, which is separate from the classic K-12 education process. This issue likely breaks the rule that a bill must have one subject.

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3/7/24 – This bill passed all the way through the Senate, avoiding a new version of Wednesday’s withdrawn amendment to impose the teaching of scientific theories such as evolution. The vote to defeat the amendment was a resounding “no” with 26 nays, only 4 ayes, and 1 excused. But afterward, the House voted not to concur. A Conference committee has been appointed to sort out the differences. Please pray that this will remain a good bill and that it gets the opportunity to become law.

3/6/24 – In Tuesday’s discussion of HB0166 Education Savings Accounts-1 in the Senate, Senator Cale Case (R- Dist. 25) raised concern about whether ESAs would fund teaching content he deemed unscientific. (Things like Creationism based on a literal Biblical interpretation, Climate Change Denial, and views against the efficacy of masks and vaccines for COVID-19.)

Then today, Senator Case brought an amendment requiring that teaching the Theory of Evolution was the only origin account acceptable for those receiving ESA funds. Interestingly, he didn’t recognize his own religious fervor and belief regarding a scientific theory that cannot be proven, replicated, or explained to the ultimate point of origin without directing great measures of blind faith.

Passionate arguments arose over both days of debate, with some defending Creationism and some defending the right to teach according to one’s beliefs. Near the end of the discussion, Senator Case withdrew his amendment, promising to revise it and bring it back for Thursday’s final consideration of the bill in the Senate.

We at Wyoming Family Alliance believe that the determination of an acceptable belief is outside the bounds of any legislative body, and we will always strive to defend this. Stay tuned to see how the Senate ends up deciding this matter later today.

Click here to watch clips of Day 1 and Day 2 of the debates over teaching Creationism in relation to HB0166.

3/5/24 – Great news! This bill has now passed through the Committee of the Senate Whole. Thankfully, a destructive amendment that tried to remove 75% of the funding was rejected on the floor, and the appropriate funding was restored. This means there are only two more steps in the Senate, including the Senate Second Reading on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Click here to watch the debate on the Senate Floor over this bill. (Start at 1:08:08)

3/4/24 – We are happy to announce that this bill has changed from “monitor” to “support” on our recommendation list. Significant changes have been made to the bill; today, the Senate Appropriations cut the funding to less than we would recommend. Wyoming Family Alliance President Nathan Winters provided testimony and answered questions from the committee. This bill now proceeds to the Senate Committee of the Whole, where it will likely be heard tomorrow.

2/28/24 – This bill was heard in the Senate Education Committee today, but with the amount of testimony left to be heard at the end of the scheduled time, the Committee held the hearing open until Friday so that more people could testify.

Wyoming Family Alliance President Nathan Winters testified regarding the hard work that has been done to ensure that this bill protects homeschool families and also gave several recommendations that can make the bill better. (Click to watch the Committee Meeting . See testimony from Nathan Winters at 1:02:10).

As advocates for Education Freedom reflected by an Educational Marketplace where all families can choose the education that best fits their child (which includes ESAs), we still hope to see several amendments that will improve this bill so we can fully support it.

2/27/24 – Yesterday was a BIG day for this legislation as it went through the bill’s final reading in the House of Representatives. Eight Amendments were brought, and several of them were particularly bad.

Representative David Northrup (R- HD 25, Park County) brought an amendment based on the presumption that private schools are discriminatory. The amendment called for a report to test whether private schools allow for transsexual and queer policies. Such an idea is not even required for public schools.

Thankfully, the harmful amendments were voted down, and the bill passed 44-18! It is now advancing to the Senate.

A big issue we continue to wait to be fixed is to have the means test taken out. The means test would determine whether or not a family can access the Educational Savings Account funds. This would leave some families paying taxes into the system yet unable to access those funds to pay for their own child’s education.

2/23/24 – The past week has been a roller coaster for this legislation. It made it through the Education Committee, only to have the House Appropriations Committee try to kill it. We give thanks that the House of Representatives rejected their recommendations and preserved the bill.

Several heroes of education freedom in the House have emerged from this battle over the last week. We look forward to writing a special commendation for them in the future.

2/22/24 – This bill was referred to the House Appropriations Committee, which voted 5-4 not to recommend it. Thankfully, that is not the end of the line. The bill can be brought up and fixed today as the House of Representatives reviews it.

2/20/24 – This bill passed 8 to 3 yesterday without any amendments. Wyoming Family Alliance president Nathan Winters was able to provide testimony in favor of ESAs and advocate for amendments to improve the bill. Wyoming Family Alliance will continue to monitor the bill and advocate for amendments that refine it and expand access to more families.

HB0051 | Public Indecency-Intimidation

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:04 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0 (2/14/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Neiman

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Senators

Driskill

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0051

 AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; prohibiting a person from exposing his intimate parts with the intent to intimidate or harass ; and providing for an effective date .

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0156 | Best Interest of a Child-Gender Affirming Treatments

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:37:24 GMT

WFA Stance:

Supporting

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rodriguez-Williams

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Angelos

Bear

Haroldson

Heiner

Neiman

Ottman

Penn

Senators

French

Ide

Laursen

Steinmetz

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0156

 AN ACT relating to children; establishing a conclusive presumption for court determinations of the best interests of the child ; providing a definition; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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SF0112 | Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act-2

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:31:10 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

S Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Boner

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Andrew

Senators

Biteman

Brennan

Salazar

Steinmetz

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0112

 AN ACT relating to education; creating the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act; authorizing education savings accounts ; specifying legal proceedings; creating an account; providing for a transfer of funds to the account; providing for the use and administration of education savings accounts for education; providing powers and duties of the state treasurer; providing rulemaking authority; specifying that a qualified school is not an agent of the state or federal government; establishing an oversight committee; making conforming amendments; authorizing a temporary committee as specified; providing standing in a lawsuit challenging this act; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports the right of parents to send a child to a school of their choosing.

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HB0148 | Regulation of Surgical Abortions

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:46:59 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Life

Status:

VETOED by the Governor – 3/22/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Lawley

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Bear

Washut

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Brennan

Hutchings

Salazar

Steinmetz

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

View the Governor’s Veto Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ta0P5ISgxDWHX1wm4dj447L8bsK2Lf8Z/view

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0148

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

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation to ensure that abortion facilities performing life-threatening procedures should have licensed physicians and facilities that meet stringent health requirements.

3/4/24 – This legislation has passed both chambers and is headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature !

2/28/24 – Yesterday, this legislation passed through the bill’s first reading on the Senate side of the Legislature. This means that the bill only needs to be heard and passed two more times before it goes to the Governor to sign!

Senator Brian Boner passed a wonderful amendment that clarified and strengthened the bill. Senator Boner (R- SD 2, Converse, Natrona Counties) has been a powerful advocate for life during his time in the Legislature. (Click to watch this Committee Meeting .)

2/27/24 – The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Labor, Health, and Social Services Committee, where it will be heard Wednesday morning.

2/23/24 – This legislation completed all the steps in the House of Representatives with a final vote of 53-9 in support. It is now ready for introduction in the Senate.

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HB0092 | Protection of Parental Rights

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:38:25 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education / Family

Status:

The Governor allowed this to go into law without his signature - 3/21/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Stith

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

Contact Your Legislator:

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Summary:

Click here to read a high-level synopsis of the bill that has been signed into law.

View the Governor’s Letter explaining why he did not sign this bill: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPrmoUhLN7z2_pSw2MFdaVWiLK_aq5bm/view

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0092

AN ACT relating to parental rights; clarifying all courts in the state shall not infringe on parental rights; specifying applicability of parental rights protections; specifying duties for school district boards of trustees; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation that protects parental rights in courts and in schools.

3/7/24 – This bill passed all the way through the Senate! But, after the House voted not to concur, a Conference Committee was appointed to hammer out the differences.

3/6/24 – This bill passed the second reading in the Senate, and tomorrow will be voted on for the last time.

3/5/24 – On Monday, this bill passed the Senate Committee of the Whole, and tomorrow at 10:00, it is scheduled in the Senate for the second reading.

3/4/24 – Today, this bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 5 to 0 and proceeded to the Senate Committee of the Whole, where it passed. There are only two more steps before it goes the distance!

2/23/24 – Wyoming Family Alliance briefly withdrew support of this legislation after an amendment that would have removed anything of value in the bill was passed. Thankfully, the harmful amendment was removed on Friday in an overwhelming vote.

This bill has completed all the steps in the House of Representatives and is in the Senate.

2/22/23 – Wyoming Family Alliance was initially in support of this bill, but with an amendment by Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (R, HD-43 Laramie County), it now allows school boards to withhold critical health information from parents! Without significant changes, we will have to stand against this legislation. We will keep you posted.

2/22/23 – Wyoming Family Alliance believes that the best legislation often balances two competing concerns. For instance, HB0092 aims to ensure parents are informed about important information regarding their child, while Amendment HB0092H2001 aims to prevent parents from being informed if doing so might put a child at risk for abuse.

Protecting children from genuine abuse is certainly important. However, we are concerned that someone who is considered a “reasonably prudent person” (such as a teacher or school counselor would likely be presumed) is now put in the position of predicting the possible intent of a parent and possible outcome of abuse.

If no previous abuse has occurred against the child, this could be subjective speculation colored by the “reasonable person’s” worldview. (One has only to look at the case in the Rock Springs school district to see how this has played out in Wyoming.) And if the child has a history of being abused by the parent, that is a separate issue.

Parents cannot be held accountable for a crime they have not committed because someone believes they might. In the same way, information should not be withheld from parents because someone believes they might abuse their child .

This is where we find concern and seek to learn more about how this amendment could be applied, potentially undermining the whole spirit of the bill.

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HB0090 | Newborn Child Safe Havens-Age of Child

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:32:06 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Life / Family

Status:

Governor Signed - 3/22/24

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Rodriguez-Williams

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

Legislator Contact Info:

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Summary:

Click here to read a high-level synopsis of the bill that has been signed into law.

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0090

AN ACT relating to children; amending the age of newborn children who may be relinquished to a safe haven provider ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports this important legislation because it expands the window of opportunity for a newborn child to be placed in a loving home.

As we believe that no child’s life should be ended, whether they are wanted or not, we also believe we should support the mothers in such circumstances, and supporting this bill is one of the many ways we can do that.

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HB0044 | Parental Rights in Minor Child’s Health Care

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:51:32 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

Recall from Committee failed Pursuant to HR 5-6 30-31-1-0-0 (2/19/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Labor

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0044

AN ACT relating to children; repealing a provision authorizing specified minors to consent to tobacco cessation treatment; repealing a provision authorizing vaccination or medical treatment of a minor child without parental consent as specified ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation that ensures a parent’s right to know when their child is vaccinated or treated.

2.19.23 – Unfortunately, this important parental rights legislation died in committee on Thursday in a 5-4 decision. It will remain an important issue that must be addressed in future years.

Along with you, we have noticed a new awareness among parents over the last several years regarding the powers that schools have assumed over the children of America at the expense of parental rights.

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HB0128 | Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:23:15 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Andrew

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Angelos

Bear

Haroldson

Heiner

Hornok

Jennings

Knapp

Neiman

Pendergraft

Penn

Rodriguwez-Williams

Singh

Slagle

Smith

Ward

Senators

Biteman

Boner

Brennan

French

Hutchings

Ide

Kinskey

Laursen

Steinmetz

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0128

 AN ACT relating to education; creating the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act; authorizing education savings accounts; specifying legal proceedings; creating an account; providing for a transfer of funds to the account; providing for the use and administration of education savings accounts for education; providing powers and duties of the state treasurer; providing rulemaking authority; specifying that a qualified school is not an agent of the state or federal government; establishing an oversight committee; making conforming amendments; authorizing a temporary committee as specified; providing standing in a lawsuit challenging this act; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.

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HB0132 | Ban on Teaching and Training Critical Race Theory

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:17:53 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Bear

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Allred

Banks

Haroldson

Heiner

Hornok

Senators

Biteman

Brennan

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0132

 AN ACT relating to teaching and training standards; creating limitations on teaching and training specified concepts ; specifying duties for the attorney general and district attorneys; preventing public employers from requiring employee training on specified concepts; creating private causes of action; authorizing civil damages; requiring reporting; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0050 | What is a Woman Act

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:14:33 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Failed Introduction 37-24-1-0-0 (2/15/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Ward

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Allemand

Angelos

Bear

Haroldson

Hornok

Jennings

Locke

Neimen

Ottman

Pendergraft

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Slagle

Smith

Strock

Senators

French

Ide

Steinmetz

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0050

AN ACT relating to common law, statutes and rules of construction; specifying definitions and standards for the application of a person’s biological sex in law, rules or regulations; providing for the law to distinguish between accommodations for males and females ; requiring the collection of vital statistics and other data to identify persons as male or female at birth; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

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HB0063 | Sex and Gender Changes for Children-Prohibited

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:10:31 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Failed Introduction 33-28-1-0-0 (2/14/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Larsen

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Stith

Senators

Baldwin

Dockstader

Schuler

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0063

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HB0137 | Chemical Abortions-Ultrasound Requirement

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:06:20 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Life

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Neiman

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Angelos

Bear

Heiner

Hornok

Jennings

Lawley

Niemiec

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Slagle

Strock

Styvar

Ward

Washut

Senators

Biteman Boner

Brennan

Salazar

Steinmetz

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0137

 AN ACT relating to abortions; requiring ultrasounds before the procurement of chemical abortions ; providing verification requirements; providing definitions; providing penalties; specifying applicability; providing for the conflict of laws; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance supports legislation that allows for a living child in the womb to be seen before it is killed.

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HB0150 | Protecting Religious Assembly in States of Emergency Act

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:02:15 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Religious Liberty

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Smith

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Brown

Senators

Brennan

Hutchings

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0150

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring rules enacted during public health emergencies to provide exemptions for religious assembly as specified; providing for enforcement and remedies; authorizing a cause of action; providing exceptions to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding this bill.

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HB0057 | Parental Rights Regarding Vaccination

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:48:35 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Religious Liberty

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Ward

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Angelos

Hornok

Ottman

Penn

Trujillo

Senators

Hutchings

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0057

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; repealing a provision authorizing vaccination or medical treatment of a minor child without parental consent as specified ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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SF0046 | Compulsory School Attendance-Minimum Age

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:45:56 GMT

WFA Stance:

Opposing

WFA Category:

Education

Status:

S Failed Introduction 7-24-0-0-0 (02/13/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Schuler

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Berger

Senators

Cooper

Landen

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0046

 AN ACT relating to education; amending the minimum age when school attendance is required ; repealing a related provision; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

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HB0085 | Social Media-Parental Consent for Minors Required

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:42:41 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Family

Status:

H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0 (2/14/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Harshman

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Berger

Byron

Crago

Lawley

Olsen

Washut

Senators

Barlow

Boner

Landen

Schuler

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0085

 AN ACT relating to trade and commerce; requiring parental consent for minors under age eighteen (18) to use a social media platform ; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding support in favor of this bill.

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HB0088 | Public Display of Obscene Material

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:39:33 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education / Family

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Ottman

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Davis

Hornok

Penn

Strock

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0088

 AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; prohibiting public communication of obscene material ; providing a definition; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance affirms that obscene materials should be kept away from places where children can access them.

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HB0068 | Obscenity-Impartial Conformance

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:20:37 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education / Family

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Hornok

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Angelos

Bear

Neiman

Ottman

Pendergraft

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Strock

Trujillo

Ward

Senators

Ide

N/A

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0068

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; repealing an exception to the crime of promoting obscenity regarding possessing obscene materials for specified bona fide educational purposes ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance affirms that biological sex is an immutable characteristic of personhood.

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HB0136 | Gender Identity-Definition Repeal

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:12:23 GMT

WFA Stance:

Support

WFA Category:

Education / Family

Status:

H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

Schedule:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

Hornok

Sponsor(s):

Co-Sponsor(s):

Representatives

Angelos

Bear

Heiner

Jennings

Neiman

Penn

Rodriguez-Williams

Slagle

Smith

Trujillo

Ward

Senators

Hutchings

Steinmetz

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Summary:

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0136

 AN ACT relating to education; repealing the definition of gender identity for student eligibility in interscholastic activities ; and providing for an effective date.

WFA Commentary & Updates:

Wyoming Family Alliance affirms that biological sex is an immutable characteristic of personhood.

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