PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
MONITOR
WFA CATEGORY:
Family Values
TOPIC:
Suicide Prevention
STATUS:
Failed Introduction
SCHEDULE:
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No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
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Representatives: Andrew Byron, Ken Clouston, Trey Sherwood, John Winter, Cody Wylie
Senators: Jim Anderson, Eric Barlow, Ed Cooper, Mike Gierau, Bill Landen, Chris Rothfuss, Wendy Schuler
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*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:
This bill mandates that school districts in Wyoming provide suicide prevention education to students. It establishes a new section, W.S. 21-9-105, which requires educational programs to be delivered in an appropriate manner, including age-appropriate and evidence-based approaches. The programs must align with existing suicide prevention education materials and training outlined in W.S. 21-2-202(a)(xxxv) and W.S. 21-3-110(a)(xxxiii).
The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that schools have time to develop and implement the required suicide prevention education programs.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0040
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
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