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Right of health care access-separation of powers.

The legislature gains authority to define "health care" and set restrictions on health care access rights through law.

Full legal title

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Wyoming Constitution to specify that the Wyoming legislature may, by law, define "health care" for purposes of the right of health care access and to clarify when and how the legislature may impose restrictions on the right of health care access.

Government

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Allemand, Bear, Heiner, Hoeft, Lien, Lucas, McCann, Neiman, Riggins, Rodriguez-Williams, Wharff, Senator(s) Biteman, Boner, French, Hicks, Hutchings, Ide, Laursen, D, McKeown, Olsen

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What does this bill do?

Proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify legislative authority to define "health care" and impose restrictions on the constitutional right of health care access.

Amends Article 1, Section 38(c) of the Wyoming Constitution to grant the legislature authority to determine what constitutes health care for purposes of the right of health care access and to enact laws regulating health care that are reasonably related to protecting the health and general welfare of the people. (Sec. 1, Article 1, Section 38(c))
Requires the Secretary of State to endorse a statement on the ballot clarifying that only the legislature, not the courts, may define what constitutes health care under this constitutional right. (Sec. 2)
Specifies in the ballot statement that legislation regulating health care shall be subject to judicial review under the rational basis standard of review. (Sec. 2)

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Actions (3)

2/12/2026(Senate)

S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0

2/10/2026(Senate)

S Received for Introduction

2/9/2026(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (1)

S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0

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