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Wyoming House passes bill shielding pregnancy centers and allowing legislators to intervene in suits
Summary
The Wyoming House on third reading approved House Bill 273, a measure protecting pregnancy resource centers and adding a provision that would allow the legislature to intervene in litigation over the law. The vote was 46-14 with 2 excused after extended debate about separation of powers and the bill efinition of "pregnancy center."
The Wyoming House of Representatives passed House Bill 273, the "Wyoming pregnancy centers, autonomy and rights" bill, on third reading Friday after several hours of debate over the measure nd a contested provision allowing the legislature to intervene in lawsuits challenging the law. The bill passed 46-14, with 2 members excused.
Supporters, including Representative Rodriguez Williams, said the bill would protect private nonprofit pregnancy resource centers that provide counseling, material support and, in some cases, medical services. Rodriguez Williams said allowing legislators to participate in litigation "would be an opportunity to show intent of the legislation that's been passed and clear…
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