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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Passed
Dead
03/03/2025
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)
Bill Allemand (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Marlene Brady (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Darin McCann (R)*,
Ken Pendergraft (R)*,
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)*,
Joseph Webb (R)*,
Last Action
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 (on 03/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0096 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Engross/HB0096.pdf |
| Representative Campbell, E | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0096H3002.pdf |
| Representative Clouston | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0096H3001.pdf |
| Representative Larsen, L | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0096HW001.pdf |
| House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0096HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0096.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0096.pdf |
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