Sen. Anthony Bouchard

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wyoming state agencies to obtain both written governor approval and explicit legislative approval before accepting or spending federal funds that exceed amounts previously approved by the legislature. It mandates written notice to all legislators for any request involving over $1 million in such funds, with the legislature having 10 days to decide. The law applies to all federal funds accepted after its effective date and prevents state payments if approval isn't secured, ensuring no disbursement occurs without legislative consent. This directly affects state agencies managing federal grants and requires transparency in budget decisions involving federal revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1007, a proposed Wyoming bill, would prohibit mandatory COVID-19 or mRNA vaccinations for individuals in employment, public services, or government settings. It bans discrimination based on vaccination status and requires employers, contractors, and government entities to accept religious or medical exemptions for mRNA vaccines. The bill specifies criminal penalties (up to $5,000 fines or 5 years imprisonment) for violations and defines key terms like "mRNA vaccination" and "immunity passport." The bill was introduced in 2021 but never advanced beyond initial committee consideration and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1012 requires pharmacists in Wyoming to fill any prescription for medication treating COVID-19 as defined by state law. It protects licensed healthcare providers from disciplinary action for prescribing such treatments and shields pharmacists from penalties for filling these prescriptions. The bill applies to all medications approved for treating COVID-19 (including variants), except for Schedule I or II controlled substances under federal or Wyoming law. This law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1012) requires pharmacists in Wyoming to fill prescriptions for any medication prescribed to treat COVID-19 by a licensed prescriber. It protects both pharmacists who fill such prescriptions and prescribers who recommend medications they reasonably believe could treat COVID-19, from disciplinary action by licensing boards. The law specifically excludes Schedule I/II controlled substances (per federal or Wyoming law) from these protections. It applies to all licensed healthcare professionals in Wyoming prescribing or dispensing COVID-19 treatments as defined in state law. The bill was introduced in 2021 but failed committee consideration.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 1007 prohibits mandatory mRNA or COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals by contractors, government entities, employers, or public employees. It bans discrimination based on vaccination status in public services, employment, education, and healthcare, and requires acceptance of religious or medical exemptions. The bill mandates that exemptions must be provided upon written evidence of religious objection or medical contraindication (verified by a physician), without requiring disclosure of medical details. Violations could result in felony charges with fines up to $5,000 or five years in prison, plus civil lawsuits for affected individuals. The bill defines key terms like "mRNA vaccination" and "vaccination status" to clarify its scope.

2021/Summaries/HB0253.pdf