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 perform or refer for abortions, provide abortion-inducing drugs, or counsel in favor of abortion. The bill also outlines the definitions of key terms such as "abortion," "abortion-inducing drug," and "pregnancy center," and emphasizes the importance of these centers in providing support and resources to women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Additionally, the bill introduces legal remedies for pregnancy centers and individuals aggrieved by violations of this act, allowing them to seek damages, including a minimum recovery of $5,000 and the possibility of triple damages. It also grants members of the legislature the right to intervene in legal challenges to the act's constitutionality. The bill amends existing laws to include provisions related to the liability of governmental entities and their employees, ensuring that immunity from tort liability does not apply in cases related to the new provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-104