HB 150 Wyoming House · 2024 Regular Session

Protecting religious assembly in states of emergency act.

HB 150 requires that during a public health emergency in Wyoming, any order exempting businesses from closure must also exempt religious assemblies, including places of worship (like churches and 501(c)(3) organizations) and gatherings in private homes or public spaces. It mandates that religious institutions be treated equally to other exempt businesses during such emergencies. The bill allows individuals to sue for violations, seeking remedies like damages, injunctions, and attorney fees, and amends state law to permit punitive damages in these cases. This directly affects religious organizations and public health enforcement during emergencies in Wyoming.
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Introduced Feb 10, 2024 Last action Feb 17, 2024
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