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WY HB0161

WY HB0161
Human life equality-prohibiting discriminatory abortions.


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Introduced
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/24/2021
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 04/01/2021)

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