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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-6-126

Professional sanctions; civil penalties

Known as the Life is a Human Right Act

The act spans §§ 35-6-101–35-6-139 (38 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State of Wyoming; Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming; Bridget Hill, Attorney General for the State of Wyoming v. Danielle Johnson; Kathleen Dow; Giovannina Anthony, M.D.; Rene R. Hinkle, M.D.; Chelsea's Fund; and Circle of Hope Healthcare D/B/A Wellspring Health Access (2026)

Most recently applied in State of Wyoming; Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming; Bridget Hill, Attorney General for the State of Wyoming v. Danielle Johnson; Kathleen Dow; Giovannina Anthony, M.D.; Rene R. Hinkle, M.D.; Chelsea's Fund; and Circle of Hope Healthcare D/B/A Wellspring Health Access (January 2026)

(a) In addition to any other penalties available under law, a physician or any other professionally licensed person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violates W.S. 35-6-123 commits an act of unprofessional conduct, and the physician's or person's license to practice in Wyoming shall be immediately revoked by the state board of medicine after due process in accordance with the rules and procedures of the state board of medicine. Any person may file a complaint against a physician or other licensed person under this section, or the state board of medicine may on its own accord initiate a complaint against a physician or other licensed person. The state board of medicine may assess or impose the costs of any investigation, fines not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and any other disciplinary actions authorized by law that the board deems appropriate.

(b) No civil penalty shall be assessed against a pregnant woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted for a violation of this act.

Official source: Wyoming Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Wyoming statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.