The bill amends existing statutes in Wyoming to clarify the definition of "person" and establish specific rules of construction regarding individual rights and health care decisions. It defines "person" to include various entities, but emphasizes that when applicable to an individual, it refers to living human beings entitled to health protection under the Wyoming constitution. The bill introduces a new subsection that outlines criteria for determining when an individual qualifies as a "person," based on the presence of certain biological functions, such as heart or brain function.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that no parent, guardian, or legal representative may make health care decisions that could harm these specified functions, except in cases where it is medically necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman or when discontinuing treatment for individuals with no chance of meaningful recovery. It also clarifies that these definitions and rules do not apply to the Wyoming Health Care Decisions Act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-1-102, 8-1-103