The proposed "Reproductive Freedom Act" establishes the public policy of Wyoming regarding reproductive rights, affirming that every individual has the right to make personal reproductive decisions without government interference. The act specifically prohibits the state from denying or interfering with a person's right to have an abortion prior to the viability of the fetus or to protect the person's life or health. It also defines key terms related to abortion and outlines the roles of healthcare providers in performing abortions. Additionally, the act includes provisions that protect individuals from penalties for assisting someone seeking an abortion and ensures that no one can be discriminated against for their participation or refusal to participate in abortion services.

Furthermore, the act introduces penalties for unauthorized abortions, classifying them as misdemeanors, and establishes that any state regulations concerning abortion must be medically necessary and impose the least restrictions on a person's right to have an abortion. It also mandates that if the state provides maternity care benefits, it must offer equivalent benefits for those seeking to terminate their pregnancies. The bill repeals several existing provisions that conflict with the new act, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding reproductive rights in Wyoming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-16-1801, 35-6-120, 35-6-139, 35-6-201, 35-6-204, 35-6-301, 35-6-302