Gov. Mark Gordon recently took action on two high-profile bills in Wyoming. He vetoed a bill that would have clarified that abortion is not healthcare, citing ongoing litigation related to the issue. The veto came after the state’s near-total abortion bans were overturned by a district judge. Gordon also signed a bill mandating clinics providing procedural abortions to be licensed as ambulatory surgical centers.
Additionally, Gov. Gordon allowed a bill known as the “What is a Woman Act” to become law without his signature. This legislation establishes legal definitions for terms like “biological sex,” “man,” and “woman,” potentially impacting transgender individuals’ access to public spaces based on their gender identity. Critics argue that the law could have harmful consequences, particularly for intersex individuals.
Despite expressing support for the bill’s goals, Gordon raised concerns about its implementation, calling the definitions provided confusing and difficult to administer. He suggested that the bill may have been driven more by political motives than legal considerations.
The passing of these bills has sparked a debate in Wyoming, with supporters emphasizing safety and privacy concerns, while opponents argue that the laws infringe on the rights of transgender and intersex individuals. With the legislation now in effect, it remains to be seen how it will be implemented and its impact on the state’s population.
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