HB 159 Wyoming House · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
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Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 6-2-1-0-0
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Jan 20, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

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