HB0150 | Protecting Religious Assembly in States of Emergency Act

February 12, 2024

WFA STANCE: Supporting

WFA CATEGORY: Religious Liberty

STATUS: H Did not Consider for Introduction (2/16/24)

View Text of the Bill: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0150

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring rules enacted during public health emergencies to provide exemptions for religious assembly as specified; providing for enforcement and remedies; authorizing a cause of action; providing exceptions to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; and providing for an effective date.

WFA COMMENTARY:

Pending Post: Please check back soon to see WFA’s commentary regarding this bill.

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