PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
SUPPORT
WFA CATEGORY:
Life
TOPIC:
Abortion & Maternal Safety
STATUS:
Did not consider for Committee of the Whole
SCHEDULE:
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SCHEDULE:
Senate General File @ ~10AM Senate Floor (3/2/26)*
* Time is the start time of the Floor Session, not the specific time the bill will be considered. Bills on the General File may not be considered until the afternoon Floor Session and could potentially be postponed to the following day.
SPONSOR(S):
CO-SPONSOR(S):
Representatives: Ocean Andrew, Abby Angelos, Chip Neiman
Senators: Brian Boner, Barry Brennan, Jared Olsen, Cheri Steinmetz
LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFO:
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR:
Click this link to contact your local legislator; TELL THEM TO VOTE YES ON HB0117
*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
The bill establishes new requirements for informed consent prior to the procurement or provision of an abortion in Wyoming. It mandates that women receive comprehensive information about the procedure, including potential risks, alternatives, and the gestational age of the fetus. The bill also defines terms related to abortion, such as “abortion-inducing drug,” “coercion,” and “elective abortion,” and outlines the circumstances under which a woman can bring a civil action against an abortion provider. Specifically, a civil action can be initiated if the woman did not provide voluntary informed consent, was coerced into the abortion, or suffered harm due to negligent or intentional conduct by the provider.
Additionally, the bill allows for statutory damages of at least $25,000 for successful claims and specifies that no damages will be awarded if the defendant has already compensated for the same claim in a previous action. It also includes provisions for the anonymity of women involved in such cases and clarifies that no woman upon whom an abortion is performed can be held liable in these actions. The bill amends existing law to include violations of the new informed consent requirements as a form of medical malpractice and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, for all abortions performed or induced after that date.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0117
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
HB 117 Stop Harm-Empower Women with Informed Notices
It may sound strange, but in the ongoing debate surrounding the life of a baby in the womb, the life and health of the mother are often forgotten by the abortion lobby.
Testimonies abound that many mothers-to-be have been told that “abortion is a simple procedure” or that chemical abortion drugs are “as safe as Tylenol.” Yet evidence has mounted that this is far from true.
Wyoming Family Alliance supports HB0117 because we believe that women are entitled to a basic standard of care from medical professionals, including the right to receive information necessary for informed consent. She has the right to know all of the risks involved, including how likely these procedures and pills are to cause her serious medical complications or even death.
While we do not agree with the Wyoming Supreme Court’s argument that abortion is “healthcare,” we strongly affirm that a woman has the right to be protected against healthcare professionals contributing to her making a decision that is not fully informed and voluntary.
Informed consent is a foundational principle of modern medicine and should not be reduced or eliminated simply because it is applied to an abortion.
SIMILAR BILLS:
Click the link(s) below to see bills with similar objectives:
HB0126 | Human Heartbeat Act
Life | Abortion (Protect Unborn)
