Wyoming to Consider Abortion 'Trigger' Bill

Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R-Cody) is the lead sponsor of a bill that could have a significant effect on Wyoming, depending on a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The freshman legislator who represents part of east Cody and the rural area between Cody and Powell is introducing a so-called "trigger bill" that would make abortions illegal in the state if the Supreme Court repeals Roe v. Wade. More than 20 other states have already passed similar legislation. "I think we do have a pro-life majority House and Senate, so I am feeling pretty optimistic about this bill passing," she said. "The majority of Wyomingites are pro-life." The bill states in part, "An abortion shall not be performed except when necessary to preserve the woman from a serious risk of death or of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including any psychological or emotional conditions." Read more...


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