PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
MONITOR
WFA CATEGORY:
Life
TOPIC:
Use of Stem Cells
STATUS:
Governor Signed HEA No. 0031 Into Law
SCHEDULE:
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SCHEDULE:
House 3rd Reading @ ~10AM House Floor (2/27/26)*
* Time is the start time of the Floor Session, not the specific time the bill will be considered.
SPONSOR(S):
Senator Barlow
CO-SPONSOR(S):
Senator(s) Brennan
Representative(s) Clouston, Haroldson
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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:
The “Stem Cell Freedom Act” authorizes physicians in Wyoming to recommend and perform stem cell therapy on patients, even if such therapies have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The act establishes that stem cell therapy must be conducted under the oversight of an institutional review board and in compliance with current good manufacturing practices. It also allows health care insurers to provide coverage for stem cell therapy at their discretion. Importantly, the act prohibits the Wyoming state board of medicine from taking disciplinary action against physicians solely for their involvement in stem cell therapy, as long as their practices align with established medical standards.
Additionally, the act ensures that no state official or agent can deny patients access to stem cell therapy, and it clarifies that no private cause of action can be brought against individuals involved in the care of patients receiving stem cell therapy, provided they adhere to the act’s requirements and medical standards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0048
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
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