abortion

The aim is to clarify the church’s stance on an issue that has repeatedly vexed the bishops.

The abortion bill was primarily sponsored by Rep. Chuck Gray [R-Natrona County].

Today is the last day of the 2021 General Session of the Legislature, although a special session is expected to be called later this year.

Lawmakers in Republican-governed Legislatures in the United States are considering an array of anti-abortion restrictions this year.

Governor Gordon vetoed the same bill last year.

Several high-profile bills are scheduled to be considered by the Wyoming Legislature today [March 22].

The no votes in Friday's Senate vote were Senators Case, Gireau, Pappas and Rothfus, The other 26 members of the body all voted for the measure.

Abortion providers who violate the law could be sentenced to up to 14 years in prison and/or subject to a wrongful death lawsuit.

The same bill passed the legislature in 2020 but was vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon.

Current Wyoming law bans abortions prior to the age where the fetus is considered viable to live outside the womb.