Wyoming HB186: Baby Olivia act-requiring human development education.

What the bill says

An act relating to education; specifying requirements for the provision of human development education as specified; specifying exceptions; specifying requirements for the department of education to establish and publish acceptable instructional materials related to human development education; specifying other duties for the department of education; requiring legislative approval for health education standards and curricula as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.

From the introduced text, February 11, 2026:

AN ACT relating to education; specifying requirements for the provision of human development education as specified; specifying exceptions; specifying requirements for the department of education to establish and publish acceptable instructional materials related to human development education; specifying other duties for the department of education; requiring legislative approval for health education standards and curricula as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 21-9-105 is created to read: HB0186 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0460 21-9-105. Instruction in human growth and development required; duties of department of education; exceptions. (a) Each school district shall provide instruction for all students in grades five (5) through (12) in human growth and development. The instruction required under this section shall include, at a minimum: (i) A video of an ultrasound, conducted in high-definition, that shows the early fetal development of organs; (ii) A video that demonstrates fertilization and the stages of human development from conception until birth. (b) The state department of education shall determine and publish on its website a list of materials suitable to satisfy the educational requirements specified in this section. The department shall make materials available to parents upon request. HB0186 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0460 (c) Each school district shall establish a …

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Sponsors

• Joel Guggenmos (R, H55)
• Paul Hoeft (R, H25)
• Pepper Ottman (R, H34) · primary sponsor
• Rodriguez-Williams, Rachel (R, H50)
• Boner, Brian (R, S02)
• Evie Brennan (R, S31)
• Dockstader, Dan (R, S16)
• Hutchings, Lynn (R, S05)
• Steinmetz, Cheri (R, S03)

Latest actions

1. February 13, 2026: H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0
2. February 11, 2026: H Received for Introduction
3. February 11, 2026: Bill Number Assigned

Votes

• H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0 (February 13, 2026): 39 yea, 20 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB186?

HB186 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Baby Olivia act-requiring human development education.

What does HB186 do?

In its own words: An act relating to education; specifying requirements for the provision of human development education as specified; specifying exceptions; specifying requirements for the department of education to establish and publish acceptable instructional materials related to human development education; specifying other duties for the department of education; requiring legislative approval for health education standards and curricula as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.

What is the status of HB186?

Failed as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: H Failed Introduction 39-20-3-0-0 (February 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB186?

Pepper Ottman (R, H34), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB186?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0186