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Wyoming House advances privacy bill with changes for local governments and jails
Summary
Lawmakers advanced House Bill 72, the "Protecting Women’s Privacy and Public Spaces Act," after a series of friendly amendments intended to clarify implementation for local governments and small jails. Several proposed amendments to broaden civil remedies and add restroom harassment language were rejected.
House sponsors and lawmakers on Feb. 6 advanced House Bill 72, the "Protecting Women’s Privacy and Public Spaces Act," to third reading after adopting two amendments aimed at clarifying how local governments and small detention facilities should implement the law.
The bill, sponsored on the floor by Representative Tom Lolli (sponsor), aims to set statewide standards for use of sex‑segregated facilities and related enforcement. Lolli said the bill has been "resoundingly" supported by local governments but required tweaks to make it workable.
Supporters said the first adopted amendment — offered by Representative Lawley — adds…
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