SF0125

Creates a statutory definition of health care that excludes treatments causing harm to vital systems unless medically necessary to save a pregnant woman's life or when a person has no chance of meaningful recovery.

• Defines health care as actions, treatments, or procedures taken to protect a person's health as defined in Wyoming statute, applicable to interpretation of the Wyoming Constitution and all state statutes. (W.S. 8-1-110(a)(i))
• Specifies that acts, treatments, or procedures causing harm to the heart, respiratory system, central nervous system, brain, skeletal system, jointed or muscled appendages, or organ function shall not be construed as health care unless documented as medically necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman or when a licensed physician determines a person has no chance of meaningful recovery. (W.S. 8-1-110(a)(ii))
• Excludes the Wyoming Health Care Decisions Act from the application of the health care definition and rules of construction created in this statute. (W.S. 8-1-110(b))
• Declares the legislature's recognition of the need to protect the health and general welfare of Wyoming residents through the definition and rules specified in the statute. (W.S. 8-1-110(c))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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