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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming Constitution to specify that the Wyoming legislature may, by law, define "health care" for purposes of the right of health care access and to clarify when and how the legislature may impose restrictions on the right of health care access.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes to amend the Wyoming Constitution to clarify the legislature's authority regarding the right to health care access. Specifically, it aims to grant the Wyoming legislature the power to define what constitutes "health care" through legislation, rather than leaving this definition to the courts. It also seeks to establish that any laws passed by the legislature to regulate health care must be reasonably related to protecting public health and welfare or fulfilling other constitutional purposes, and these laws will be subject to a "rational basis" standard of judicial review, meaning they will be presumed valid unless they are clearly arbitrary or irrational. This proposal will be submitted to Wyoming voters for approval at the next general election.
Sponsors (21)
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Bill Allemand (R),
John Bear (R),
Bo Biteman (R),
Brian Boner (R),
Tim French (R),
Scott Heiner (R),
Larry Hicks (R),
Paul Hoeft (R),
Lynn Hutchings (R),
Bob Ide (R),
Dan Laursen (R),
Jayme Lien (R),
Ann Lucas (R),
Darin McCann (R),
Troy McKeown (R),
Chip Neiman (R),
Jared Olsen (R),
Justin Riggins (R),
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R),
Robert Wharff (R),
Last Action
Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0 (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0007 |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SJ0007.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SJ0007.pdf |
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