# Wyoming Legislature

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-09**: 6-Week Ban Signed — Governor Gordon signs the current 6-week restriction while citing misgivings about its implementation.
- **2023-03-17**: Life is a Human Right Act — Governor Gordon signs a near-total ban, which is promptly challenged in court.
- **2022-06-24**: Dobbs Decision — U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, triggering state-level abortion debates.
- **2012-11-06**: Constitutional Amendment — Wyoming voters approve an amendment protecting the right to make individual healthcare decisions.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Wyoming Governor Signs 6-Week Abortion Ban Amid Legal and Ethical Concerns
2026-03-10 00:57:30 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed into law a restrictive abortion ban prohibiting the procedure after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. While the legislation marks a significant shift in the state's reproductive health landscape, the Governor expressed notable reservations regarding its legal durability and potential impact on healthcare access.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/wyoming-six-week-abortion-ban-regulation

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