Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 143: Free speech for health care providers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 143 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Free speech for health care providers. Primary sponsor: Pepper Ottman (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): H COW:H Did not consider for COW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT relating to health care providers; prohibiting state agencies and boards from discriminating against health care providers based on the providers' speech and expressions; prohibiting state agencies and boards from contracting with or requiring health care providers to be licensed by specified boards and agencies; requiring health care providers to be notified of specified complaints; authorizing causes of action as specified; providing definitions; amending the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Ottman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Dan Laursen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Darin McCann | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Scott Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H COW:H Did not consider for COW
- H Placed on General File
- H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
- H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 47-13-2-0-0
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned