Protecting water from chemical abortion waste.
HB 159 regulates chemical abortions in Wyoming by requiring healthcare providers to: (1) physically examine patients, be present during drug administration, schedule follow-up visits within 7 days, and provide labeled catch kits and medical waste bags for disposal. The bill defines "chemical abortion" as using drugs to intentionally terminate pregnancy or kill an unborn baby, with exceptions for medical emergencies like ectopic pregnancy. It also holds drug manufacturers strictly liable for environmental cleanup if abortion drugs enter wastewater or water supplies, requiring proper disposal of medical waste. The bill directly affects healthcare providers and drug manufacturers in Wyoming, with penalties including up to 3 years in prison or $10,000 fines for noncompliance.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
2
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Bear
RRepublican
Co
Cheri Steinmetz
RRepublican
Co
Darin McCann
RRepublican
Co
Darin Smith
RRepublican
Co
Gary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Jacob Wasserburger
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Haroldson
RRepublican
Co
Joel Guggenmos
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Campbell
RRepublican
Co
Larry Hicks
RRepublican
Co
Laura Pearson
RRepublican
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