WyomingSF 482026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; authorizing physicians to recommend and perform stem cell therapy on patients as specified; allowing health care insurers to cover stem cell therapy as specified; prohibiting the state board of medicine from taking action against a physician's license due to the use or promotion of stem cell therapy; prohibiting the state of Wyoming from denying patients access to stem cell therapy; providing that no cause of action is created against a person properly performing stem cell therapy; requiring compliance as specified; amending the powers of the Wyoming state board of medicine; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: Eric Barlow (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Access to stem cell therapy

Beginning July 1, 2026, you can get stem cell therapy in Wyoming even if the FDA has not approved it. It must use your own mesenchymal stem cells, and cannot use material from an abortion. A registered physician must treat you or directly supervise your care and have a real doctor‑patient relationship with you. The therapy must have approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or be an investigational drug, biological product, or device, and cells must meet current good manufacturing practices. You must sign written consent that explains the treatment, that it is not FDA‑approved, the risks and possible benefits, and that you are responsible for the cost. The state posts a public list of registered doctors.

Protections for doctors and patient access

Beginning July 1, 2026, state and local officials may not block a patient's access to covered stem cell therapy. The medical board cannot punish a registered doctor just for recommending or doing it when care meets medical standards. This law does not create new private lawsuits against people who follow the law and medical standards. Doctors may still give counseling and advice that follow accepted care.

Insurers may cover stem cell therapy

Beginning July 1, 2026, your health insurer may choose to cover this stem cell therapy. Plans do not have to cover it. If your plan does not cover it, you pay the full cost. Coverage depends on your insurer and your specific plan.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Barlow

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ken Clouston

    Republican • House

  • Jeremy Haroldson

    Republican • House

  • Evie Brennan

    Republican • Senate

  • Lynn Hutchings

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 165 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/2/2026

S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote 2/27/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-0

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote 2/25/2026

H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/19/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/16/2026

S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/10/2026

S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 30-0-1-0-0

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0031

    3/6/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 64

    3/6/2026
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0031

    3/3/2026House
  4. S Received for Concurrence

    3/2/2026Senate
  5. S Concur:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

    3/2/2026Senate
  6. Assigned Number SEA No. 0031

    3/2/2026
  7. S President Signed SEA No. 0031

    3/2/2026Senate
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-0

    2/27/2026House
  9. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/26/2026House
  10. H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

    2/25/2026House
  11. H Placed on General File

    2/25/2026House
  12. H COW:Passed

    2/25/2026House
  13. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor

    2/20/2026House
  14. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

    2/19/2026Senate
  15. H Received for Introduction

    2/19/2026House
  16. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/18/2026Senate
  17. S COW:Passed

    2/17/2026Senate
  18. S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/16/2026Senate
  19. S Placed on General File

    2/16/2026Senate
  20. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 30-0-1-0-0

    2/10/2026Senate
  21. S Received for Introduction

    1/29/2026Senate
  22. Bill Number Assigned

    1/16/2026

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