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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Passed
Dead
04/07/2021
04/07/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to abortions; prohibiting abortions based on selective reasons and disabilities as specified; providing definitions; providing a criminal penalty and disciplinary sanctions for violations; imposing civil liability as specified; making conforming amendments; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits abortions in Wyoming based on the sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, or disability of the fetus, except in cases of a lethal fetal anomaly. Violations of this law would be a felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and health care providers who perform such abortions would be subject to disciplinary action. The bill also requires state licensing boards to update their rules to ensure compliance with these new provisions by July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
John Bear (R)*,
Chuck Gray (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)*,
John Romero-Martinez (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Last Action
COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 04/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/HB0161 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021/Engross/HB0161.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment HB0161H2001 | https://wyoleg.gov/2021/Amends/HB0161H2001.pdf |
| House Committee Amendment HB0161HS001 | https://wyoleg.gov/2021/Amends/HB0161HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021/Introduced/HB0161.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2021/Fiscal/HB0161.pdf |
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