The bill establishes new requirements for informed consent prior to the procurement or provision of an abortion in Wyoming. It mandates that women receive comprehensive information about the procedure, including potential risks, alternatives, and the gestational age of the fetus. The bill also defines terms related to abortion, such as "abortion-inducing drug," "coercion," and "elective abortion," and outlines the circumstances under which a woman can bring a civil action against an abortion provider. Specifically, a civil action can be initiated if the woman did not provide voluntary informed consent, was coerced into the abortion, or suffered harm due to negligent or intentional conduct by the provider.

Additionally, the bill allows for statutory damages of at least $25,000 for successful claims and specifies that no damages will be awarded if the defendant has already compensated for the same claim in a previous action. It also includes provisions for the anonymity of women involved in such cases and clarifies that no woman upon whom an abortion is performed can be held liable in these actions. The bill amends existing law to include violations of the new informed consent requirements as a form of medical malpractice and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, for all abortions performed or induced after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-110