Wyoming Supreme Court

judiciary

Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026

Timeline

Mar 9, 2026
Heartbeat Ban Enacted

Wyoming officially enacts the heartbeat ban, setting the stage for a new round of litigation.
2023
Legislative Gridlock

Wyoming passes multiple bans that are immediately challenged and blocked in state courts.
June 2022
Roe v. Wade Overturned

The U.S. Supreme Court ends federal abortion protections, returning authority to states.

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Wyoming Enacts 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban, Intensifying Regional Legal Battle

Wyoming has enacted a restrictive law banning abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically around the six-week mark of pregnancy. The move marks a significant escalation in the state's legislative efforts to curtail reproductive services and is expected to trigger immediate litigation.

Mar 9, 2026 2 sources