HB 97 Wyoming House · 2022 Regular Session

Ban on teaching and training critical race theory.

Wyoming's HB 97 bans public school teachers and administrators (K-12) from using public funds to teach specific concepts related to race, ethnicity, or national origin. It prohibits instruction that suggests any group is inherently superior/inferior, blames individuals for past actions of others, or labels people as "racist" based on identity. The bill allows teaching historical context, such as oppression of groups or primary sources, when presented holistically. Violators face disciplinary action, civil fines up to $5,000 per violation, and lawsuits by affected individuals. The law explicitly excludes training on sexual harassment or abuse recognition.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2022
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2022 Last action Feb 17, 2022
Floor votes · House Feb 17, 2022

How they voted

3324
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 17, 2022
D Democratic7
7 Nay
100% Nay
I Independent1
1 Nay
100% Nay
N Libertarian1
1 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican49
33 Yea 15 Nay 1
67% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 17, 2022
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (33-24-1)
house
Feb 17, 2022
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 35-24-1-0-0
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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