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WY HB0096

Prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination.


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
01/24/2025
Passed
Dead
03/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; prohibiting discrimination and publishing or advertising based on a person's vaccination, face covering or medical testing status as specified; providing a civil cause of action; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates new legal protections against discrimination related to COVID-19 prevention measures in Wyoming. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person or organization receiving state or federal government subsidies from denying services, goods, facilities, advantages, or public privileges based on an individual's vaccination status, face covering usage, or willingness to undergo COVID-19 medical testing. The bill defines key terms such as COVID-19, face covering (a mask or protective covering for mouth and nose), vaccination, and vaccine, and restricts businesses or organizations from publishing communications or advertisements that require face coverings, vaccinations, or medical testing as a condition of access to public services. The legislation provides a legal remedy for individuals who believe they have been discriminated against, allowing them to file a civil action and potentially recover up to $5,000 in damages. The bill becomes effective immediately upon completing the standard legislative process for becoming law in Wyoming, and appears designed to protect individual choice regarding COVID-19 prevention measures in public spaces and services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 (on 03/03/2025)

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