The proposed bill, known as the "Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act," aims to protect pregnancy centers from state and local regulations that may target them based on their anti-abortion stance. It establishes that governmental entities cannot adopt laws or policies that require pregnancy centers to provide or refer for abortions, abortion-inducing drugs, or contraception. The bill also outlines the services that pregnancy centers can offer, such as counseling and resources for women facing unexpected pregnancies, and emphasizes their role in promoting childbirth and providing support for women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term.

Additionally, the bill introduces legal remedies for pregnancy centers and individuals harmed by violations of this act, allowing them to seek damages, including a minimum of $5,000 and the possibility of recovering three times the actual damages sustained. It also grants members of the legislature the right to intervene in legal challenges to the act's constitutionality. The bill includes amendments to existing laws regarding governmental immunity, ensuring that the protections for pregnancy centers are upheld. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-104