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HB 3WYOMINGSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Wyoming prohibits state and local governments from targeting pregnancy centers with abortion-related mandates

Original title: Wyoming pregnancy centers-autonomy and rights.

Last action · March 6, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 62Sponsor: Labor

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What This Bill Does

Wyoming enacts the Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act, prohibiting state and local governmental entities from enforcing laws, rules, or policies that target pregnancy centers based on their stance against abortion. The measure bars requirements for pregnancy centers to offer abortions, distribute contraceptives, or hire staff who do not align with their pro-life mission, and establishes civil remedies including triple damages for violations effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Local pregnancy centers gain legal protections against mandates requiring abortion referrals or services, while governmental entities face civil liability and mandatory attorney fees for violating these autonomy provisions.

Background

The United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, altering the legal landscape for abortion and state-level reproductive health regulations. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pregnancy centers

Pregnancy centers gain explicit protection from government mandates requiring abortion referrals or services, and secure the right to enforce staffing requirements aligned with their mission.

Directly affected

State and local governmental entities

State and local agencies are barred from enacting rules regulating pregnancy centers based on abortion stances and face potential civil liability and damages for non-compliance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is prohibited under the Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act?

The state and all Wyoming political subdivisions, cities, towns, and agencies are prohibited from requiring pregnancy centers to offer abortions, distribute contraceptives, refer clients for abortions, or hire staff who do not agree with the center's pro-life mission.

What financial penalties can a governmental entity face for violating this act?

A governmental entity found to have violated the act is liable for three times the actual damages sustained, with a minimum recovery of $5,000, in addition to all costs and reasonable attorney fees.

When does this legislation take effect?

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

23 actions

Mar 6, 2026
Governor Signed HEA No. 0022
Mar 6, 2026
Assigned Chapter Number 62
Mar 5, 2026House
H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0022
Mar 5, 2026Senate
S President Signed HEA No. 0022
Mar 4, 2026House
H Concur:Passed 52-7-3-0-0
Mar 4, 2026
Assigned Number HEA No. 0022

Show 17 earlier actions

Mar 3, 2026Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0
Mar 3, 2026House
H Received for Concurrence
Mar 2, 2026Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
Feb 27, 2026Senate
S COW:Passed
Feb 26, 2026Senate
S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Feb 26, 2026Senate
S Placed on General File
Feb 17, 2026Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor
Feb 16, 2026House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 49-12-1-0-0
Feb 16, 2026Senate
S Received for Introduction
Feb 13, 2026House
H 3rd Reading:Laid Back
Feb 12, 2026House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
Feb 11, 2026House
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 6-3-0-0-0
Feb 11, 2026House
H Placed on General File
Feb 11, 2026House
H COW:Passed
Feb 9, 2026House
H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 51-11-0-0-0
Jan 9, 2026House
H Received for Introduction
Dec 1, 2025
Bill Number Assigned

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policy shift95% confidence

Creation of Civil Liability for Local Governments

The bill introduces specific tort liability under W.S. 1-39-125, holding governmental entities financially accountable with mandatory triple damages for interfering with pregnancy center autonomy.

Connected Entities

Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

OrganizationJoint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee“Legislative committee sponsoring House Bill 3”Map →

otherDobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization“United States Supreme Court decision referenced in legislative findings”Map →

Sources

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www.wyoleg.gov

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