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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 57: Transparency in hospital service pricing.

Wyoming's SF 57, the Hospital Price Transparency Act, requires licensed hospitals to publicly list standard prices for at least 300 "shoppable" medical services (like procedures or supplies patients can schedule in advance) on their websites. Hospitals must display specific charges - including gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates - with clear descriptions, in a machine-readable format, and without requiring user accounts or personal information. The Department of Health will monitor compliance and enforce penalties for non-compliance, with hospitals required to update the price lists annually. This directly affects all Wyoming hospitals providing inpatient or outpatient services, aiming to make healthcare pricing more accessible to patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to publicly disclose standard prices for shoppable services, improving patient access to cost information and enabling informed healthcare decisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 23: Outpatient examination and commitment length.

This bill updates Wyoming's rules for involuntary mental health treatment. It expands the list of qualified professionals who can conduct initial examinations for individuals needing hospitalization, while requiring a licensed physician or psychologist to review findings if non-physician examiners are used. For outpatient commitment (where patients don't require hospitalization but need supervision), courts must set a maximum two-year period with mandatory court reviews every six months. These changes apply to all Wyoming courts handling mental health commitment cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands qualified mental health examiners while adding physician reviews and strict court oversight for outpatient commitment, strengthening patient protections in mental health care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 122: Wyoming rural health transformation program.

HB 122 establishes Wyoming's program to manage federal rural health transformation funds, creating a permanent "perpetuity fund" to hold and grow these resources. It requires the state to distribute 4% annually from the fund's value (starting July 2026) to support rural health initiatives, with oversight by a 9-member advisory committee appointed by the governor. The bill directly affects rural health providers and communities by governing how federal funds are allocated, invested, and reported. Key mechanisms include mandatory annual fund distributions, committee approval of major expenditures over $500,000, and governance rules for fiscal accountability. This is a procedural framework for managing existing federal funds, not a new service or benefit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates perpetuity fund to distribute 4% annually for rural health initiatives, directly increasing funding for healthcare services in underserved areas.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 48: Stem Cell Freedom Act.

Wyoming's SF 48, the Stem Cell Freedom Act, allows physicians to recommend and perform stem cell therapy using a patient's own cells (autologous mesenchymal stem cells), provided it follows institutional review board approval, current manufacturing standards, and includes written informed consent acknowledging the therapy isn't FDA-approved. The law prohibits the state board of medicine from disciplining doctors for offering this therapy and prevents state entities from denying patient access. It explicitly excludes abortion-derived materials and states insurers may choose but aren't required to cover the therapy. The bill creates no legal liability for providers who follow its requirements and medical standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables patient access to autologous stem cell therapy by prohibiting state discipline of doctors and denying access, aligning with expanded healthcare options.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 4: Medicaid rate increase-EMS services.

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for ground ambulance services in Wyoming from July 2026 to June 2028. It requires the state to pay ambulance providers 100% of the Medicare rate (or their usual charges, whichever is lower) for emergency medical services covered under Medicaid. The state and federal governments will provide $1.3 million each for a total of $2.6 million to fund this rate increase during the two-year period. The Department of Health must report on costs and potential rate adjustments by October 2027. This directly affects ambulance providers serving Medicaid patients in Wyoming.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates and allocates $2.6M in funding to support essential EMS services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS services with $2.6M funding, directly strengthening coverage and access to emergency medical care under Medicaid.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 117: Stop harm-empower women with informed notices.

HB 117 requires Wyoming abortion providers to obtain written informed consent before performing an elective abortion, ensuring patients receive complete information about the procedure and alternatives. The bill defines coercion (e.g., threatening job loss, scholarship revocation, or physical harm) as a violation, allowing women harmed by negligent or non-consensual abortions to sue providers. It creates civil liability for providers who fail to verify consent or knowingly perform abortions under coercion. The law applies directly to abortion providers and patients in Wyoming, focusing on preventing coercion through legal accountability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires informed consent and protects patients from coercion in abortion procedures, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 19: Epinephrine delivery methods.

Wyoming's SF 19 allows schools to stock and administer epinephrine using auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or other FDA-approved devices for severe allergic reactions without requiring a student-specific prescription. It directly affects schools, school nurses, and trained staff by enabling them to provide emergency treatment to students experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill requires schools to develop allergy management guidelines, track incidents, and maintain records of trained personnel, while also providing liability protection for good-faith administration (excluding gross negligence). It updates definitions to include all approved epinephrine delivery methods and specifies that administering stock epinephrine does not constitute the practice of medicine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows schools to administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis without student-specific prescriptions, improving emergency care access and protecting student health in schools.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 5: Hospital bankruptcy proceedings.

This bill allows Wyoming's county memorial hospitals and hospital districts to file for bankruptcy under a process designed for local governments (Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code) to address debt challenges without dissolving the hospital. County memorial hospitals must get approval from the county commissioners before filing, while hospital districts must publicly post their bankruptcy plan for seven days and hold a public meeting before trustees vote. Hospital districts no longer require a vote of the public to initiate bankruptcy proceedings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows hospitals to reorganize debt under Chapter 9, preventing closures and preserving healthcare access without explicit funding cuts or restrictions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 4: Birthing centers-Medicaid coverage.

HB 4 would add birthing center services to Wyoming's Medicaid program, allowing Medicaid to cover care provided by qualifying birthing centers. This directly affects Medicaid recipients who use birthing centers and the centers themselves, which must meet state definitions under existing law. The bill amends the Medicaid coverage list to include these services, effective July 1, 2026. This change expands access to Medicaid-covered birth services beyond traditional hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include birthing center services, improving access to non-hospital birth care for Medicaid recipients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 129: Expanding Physician Access Act.

The Expanding Physician Access Act allows Wyoming's Board of Medicine to issue provisional medical licenses to internationally trained physicians who meet specific criteria. To qualify, these physicians must have a job offer from a Wyoming health care provider (like a hospital or clinic), hold a current license in their home country for the past five years, complete at least seven years of practice (or 12 years without residency), pass U.S. medical exams and English fluency tests, and have valid U.S. work authorization. The provisional license is tied to employment: if a physician loses their job, the license is suspended until they find new employment, and revoked after six months without a position. A supervising physician - fully licensed in Wyoming with specific qualifications - must be approved to oversee the internationally trained physician.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pathway for internationally trained physicians to obtain licenses, directly expanding healthcare provider access in Wyoming.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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