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 such as individuals, partnerships, and corporations, while also introducing a new interpretation that emphasizes the rights of living human beings. Specifically, it states that all individual persons are entitled to protection of their health as a fundamental right under the Wyoming constitution.

Additionally, the bill outlines criteria for what constitutes an individual person in terms of health functions, including heart, respiratory, and brain functions, among others. It restricts parents, guardians, or legal representatives from making health care decisions that could harm these functions, except in certain documented medical emergencies. Importantly, the provisions in this bill 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