Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act (HB 207) protects individuals and religious organizations from government actions that interfere with their religious practices, unless the government proves it has a compelling reason and uses the least restrictive approach possible. It defines government interference as denying benefits, imposing penalties, excluding from programs, or blocking access to facilities, and requires strict justification for such actions. People affected by these government actions can challenge them in court to seek remedies like injunctions, compensation, or other relief. The law applies to all state and local laws, rules, and policies, effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Signed Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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4 edits
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Mar 6, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, incorporating minor text refinements and clarifications while maintaining the core provisions of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The changes primarily involve formatting updates, section numbering adjustments, and slight wording improvements to enhance clarity without altering the substantive legal framework.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the law remains applicable to all state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies.
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting and layout updates throughout the document to reflect final enrolled status, including updated headers and page numbering.
DEFINITION
Added clarification to Section 9-25-103(b) to explicitly state that the act applies to laws and policies adopted before, on, or after the effective date.
ENFORCEMENT
Updated Section 9-25-104 to clarify that appropriate relief may include relief against the state or its political subdivisions, improving clarity on available remedies.
TIMELINE
Confirmed the effective date of July 1, 2025, in Section 2, with space added for gubernatorial signature and certification.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Jan 30, 2025
How they voted
28–3
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 3, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Nay
R
Republican29
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed HEA No. 0066
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
H Concur:Passed 57-3-2-0-0
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-3-0-0-0
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-3-2-0-0
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Art Washut
RRepublican
Co
Barry Crago
RRepublican
Co
Brian Boner
RRepublican
Co
Chip Neiman
RRepublican
Co
Dalton Banks
RRepublican
Co
Dan Laursen
RRepublican
Co
Darin Smith
RRepublican
Co
J.D. Williams
RRepublican
Co
John Kolb
RRepublican
Co
Lynn Hutchings
RRepublican
Co
Martha Lawley
RRepublican
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