Wyoming House approves bill limiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs and funds 5 medical school seats

The Wyoming House on final passage approved Senate File 103, legislation described in the chamber as terminating or limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in state government and higher education.

The bill’s passage followed three amendments. The House adopted a non‑substantive change to a section title, approved an amendment that adds an appropriation to pay for five medical‑school seats at the University of Utah and rejected an amendment to clarify the bill would not limit donor‑restricted private gifts.

Supporters said the Utah seats amendment was intended as an immediate, practical step to secure training slots for Wyoming students. Representative Larson Lloyd, who brought the amendment that funds five seats, said some seats are at risk because other states may take them and that the appropriation would secure five rural‑division slots at the…