Wyoming HB207: Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

What the bill says

An act relating to religious freedom; creating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; providing definitions; limiting specified governmental actions that burden religious freedom; authorizing claims and defenses against governmental action that burden religious freedom; providing exceptions; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to religious freedom; creating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; providing definitions; limiting specified governmental actions that burden religious freedom; authorizing claims and defenses against governmental action that burden religious freedom; providing exceptions; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 9‐25‐101 through 9‐25‐104 are created to read: CHAPTER 25 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ARTICLE 1 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT 9‐25‐101. Religious Freedom Restoration Act; short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Religious Freedom Restoration Act." 9‐25‐102. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Burden" means any action that, either directly or indirectly, constrains, inhibits, curtails or denies the exercise of religion including, but not limited (B) Assessing criminal, civil or administrative penalties; (C) Exclusion from governmental programs; or (D) Denial of access to governmental facilities. (ii) "Compelling governmental interest" means a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot otherwise be achieved without burdening the exercise of religion; (iii) "Exercise of religion" means the practice or observance of religion, including an act or refusal to act, that is substantially motivated by a sincerely held religious belief, whether or not compelled by or central to a system of religious belief; (iv) "Person" means any natural person, association, partnership, corporation, religious institution or other legal entity; (v) "State action" means the implementation …

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Sponsors

• Dalton Banks (R, H26)
• Scott Heiner (R, H18)
• Lawley, Martha (R, H27)
• Tony Locke (R, H35)
• Neiman, Chip (R, H01)
• Rodriguez-Williams, Rachel (R, H50)
• Washut, Art (R, H36) · primary sponsor
• J.D. Williams (R, H02)
• Boner, Brian (R, S02)
• Crago, Barry (R, S22)
• Hutchings, Lynn (R, S05)
• Kolb, John (R, S12)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2025: Governor Signed HEA No. 0066
2. March 6, 2025: Assigned Chapter Number 122
3. March 4, 2025: H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0066
4. March 4, 2025: S President Signed HEA No. 0066
5. March 3, 2025: S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-3-0-0-0
6. March 3, 2025: H Received for Concurrence
7. March 3, 2025: H Concur:Passed 57-3-2-0-0
8. March 3, 2025: Assigned Number HEA No. 0066
9. February 28, 2025: S 2nd Reading:Passed
10. February 27, 2025: S COW:Passed

Votes

• H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0 (March 3, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 3-4-0-0-0 (February 21, 2025): 3 yea, 4 nay, failed
• H Concur:Passed 57-2-3-0-0 (January 30, 2025): 57 yea, 2 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0 (January 27, 2025): 27 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB207?

HB207 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

What does HB207 do?

In its own words: An act relating to religious freedom; creating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; providing definitions; limiting specified governmental actions that burden religious freedom; authorizing claims and defenses against governmental action that burden religious freedom; providing exceptions; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB207?

Chaptered as of March 6, 2025. Latest action: Governor Signed HEA No. 0066 (March 6, 2025).

Who sponsored HB207?

Washut, Art (R, H36), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB207?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0207