Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 48: Stem Cell Freedom Act.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 48 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Stem Cell Freedom Act. Primary sponsor: Eric Barlow (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Assigned Chapter Number 64.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This act authorizes Wyoming physicians to recommend and perform stem cell therapy under certain circumstances. This act allows, but does not require, health care insurers to cover stem cell therapy. This act prohibits the state Board of Medicine from taking action against a physician's license due to the use or promotion of stem cell therapy. This act prohibits the State of Wyoming from denying patients access to stem cell therapy. This act prevents civil causes of action against persons properly performing stem cell therapy. This act amends the powers of the state Board of Medicine by directing the Board to operate and publish a public registry of qualified physicians registered to perform stem cell therapy pursuant to the Stem Cell Freedom Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Barlow | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Evie Brennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ken Clouston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jeremy Haroldson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Lynn Hutchings | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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
- Assigned Chapter Number 64
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0031
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0031
- S President Signed SEA No. 0031
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0031
- S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
- S Received for Concurrence
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-0
- H 2nd Reading:Passed
- H COW:Passed
- H Placed on General File
- H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
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