Wyoming

The Wyoming legislature's regular session runs from January 13, 2009 to March 10, 2009. Bills that have not been enacted by the end of this legislative session will not carry over to next year.

Anti-Choice Legislation Mandatory Ultrasound - Anti-Choice Separate Legal Status for Embryos and Fetuses

Pro-Choice Legislation No pending legislation.

Anti-Choice Legislation Mandatory Ultrasound - Anti-Choice Bill Number: WY  H  151 Summary: Requires a woman to view ultrasound images before she may have an abortion. Requires a woman to undergo an ultrasound even if not medically necessary. Requires abortion providers obtain costly ultrasound equipment, even if not medically necessary for patient care. Sponsor: Brechtel (R) Introduced: 01/13/2009 Last Action: Introduced Separate Legal Status for Embryos and Fetuses Bill Number: WY  S  97 Summary: Amends definition of "human being" throughout criminal code to include an embryo or fetus from the moment of conception. Sponsor: Jennings (R) Introduced: 01/13/2009 Last Action: Introduced

Pro-Choice Legislation No pending legislation

This information was last updated on 10/28/2009

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