The proposed bill, known as the "Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act," aims to protect pregnancy centers from governmental oversight or regulation based on their anti-abortion stance. It prohibits the state and specified governmental entities from enacting laws or policies that would require these centers to provide or refer for abortions, abortion-inducing drugs, or contraception. The bill also establishes definitions for key terms such as "abortion," "pregnancy center," and "abortion-inducing drug," and outlines the significant role pregnancy centers play in providing support and resources to individuals facing unexpected pregnancies.

Additionally, the bill introduces legal remedies for violations, allowing pregnancy centers or aggrieved individuals to seek civil action for damages, with the potential for recovery of three times the actual damages sustained, along with attorney fees. It also grants members of the legislature the right to intervene in cases challenging the act's constitutionality. The bill amends existing law to clarify governmental immunity from tort liability and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0136 v0.4: 1-39-104