Wyoming legislation · 2026 Budget Session
Wyoming HB138: Reproductive Freedom Act.
Status: Failed, February 13, 2026
AN ACT relating to abortion; creating the Reproductive Freedom Act; specifying the public policy of the state concerning reproductive rights; prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with a person's right to have an abortion before viability of the fetus or to protect the person's life or health; prohibiting unauthorized abortions; specifying a penalty; providing definitions; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date.
What the bill says
An act relating to abortion; creating the Reproductive Freedom Act; specifying the public policy of the state concerning reproductive rights; prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with a person's right to have an abortion before viability of the fetus or to protect the person's life or health; prohibiting unauthorized abortions; specifying a penalty; providing definitions; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date.
From the introduced text, February 9, 2026:
AN ACT relating to abortion; creating the Reproductive Freedom Act; specifying the public policy of the state concerning reproductive rights; prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with a person's right to have an abortion before viability of the fetus or to protect the person's life or health; prohibiting unauthorized abortions; specifying a penalty; providing definitions; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 35-6-140 through 35-6-149 are created to read: HB0138 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0399 35-6-140. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Reproductive Freedom Act." 35-6-141. Public policy. (a) It is the public policy of the state of Wyoming that: (i) Every person has the right to freedom from governmental interference with respect to personal reproductive decisions; (ii) Every person has the right to choose or refuse birth control; (iii) Every person has the right to choose or refuse to have an abortion, except as specifically limited by this act; HB0138 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0399 (iv) The state shall not deny or interfere with a person's right to choose or refuse to have an abortion, except as specifically permitted by this act; (v) The state shall not discriminate against the exercise of these rights in …
Sponsors
- Chestek, Ken (D, H13)
- Posey, Ivan (D, H33)
- Provenza, Karlee (D, H45)
- Sherwood, Trey (D, H14)
- Storer, Liz (D, H23)
- Michael Yin (D, H16) · primary sponsor
- Gierau, Mike (D, S17)
- Chris Rothfuss (D, S09)
Latest actions
- : H Did not Consider for Introduction
- : H Received for Introduction
- : Bill Number Assigned
Subjects: Reproductive Freedom Act.
Common questions
- What is HB138?
- HB138 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Reproductive Freedom Act.
- What does HB138 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to abortion; creating the Reproductive Freedom Act; specifying the public policy of the state concerning reproductive rights; prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with a person's right to have an abortion before viability of the fetus or to protect the person's life or health; prohibiting unauthorized abortions; specifying a penalty; providing definitions; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date.
- What is the status of HB138?
- Failed as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: H Did not Consider for Introduction (February 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB138?
- Michael Yin (D, H16), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB138?
- On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0138
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