Pro-Family Bills in Committee Last Week

Last week was a relatively slow one for pro-family bills in the Wyoming Legislature as bills crossed over from their chamber of origin and began the process of being heard by the opposite side of the house.

HB0199 | Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act

HB0199, “Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act,” had its first reading in the Senate last week, where it received several amendments, including one by Senator Wendy Schuler that added graduating levels of funds to be disbursed based on income qualifications. Several more steps in the process could result in further amendments. Wyoming Family Alliance will monitor its progress closely, advocating that families have access to as many educational opportunities for their students as possible. HB0199 is scheduled to be heard again on the Senate floor on Tuesday, 2/18/25, at 10:00 am. (Click HERE to watch.)

HB0042, “Regulation of Surgical Abortions” and HB0064, “Chemical Abortions-Ultrasound Requirement,” both passed 4 to 1 out of committee on Friday with no amendments. They were placed on the General File but have not yet been scheduled to be heard on the Senate Floor.

This Week's Forecast for Pro-Family Bills

The following bills are tentatively scheduled* to be heard before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, 2/20/25. Please email the legislators involved to share your support or concern, and if you can testify in person or via Zoom, please do so. (Links to watch and engage are provided below.)

HB0043 | Age Verification for Websites with Harmful Material & HB0072 | Protecting Women’s Privacy in Public Spaces Act

HB0043 | Age Verification for Websites with Harmful Material and HB0072 | Protecting Women’s Privacy in Public Spaces Act will both be considered at the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting on Thursday, 2/20/25, upon Noon Recess in the Capitol Extention, room W006*

Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/@WyomingLegislature/streams

Email the Senate Judiciary Committee: Barry.Crago@wyoleg.gov, Gary.Crum@wyoleg.gov, Larry.Hicks@wyoleg.gov, John.Kolb@wyoleg.gov, Jared.Olsen@wyoleg.gov

* Scheduled times may be changed based on unforeseen circumstances. Please refer to the most current version of the schedule at https://www.wyoleg.gov/Calendar/20250216/Meeting