Wyoming House Bill 72

Protecting Privacy in Public Spaces Act
Wyoming Legislature
Long title AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; specifying requirements for the use of sex-designated restrooms, showers, sleeping quarters and locker room facilities at public facilities; providing for complaints and civil actions; specifying duties for public entities; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Citation
Territorial extent	Wyoming
Enacted by	Wyoming House of Representatives
Enacted	February 27, 2025
Enacted by	Wyoming Senate
Signed by	Mark Gordon
Signed	March 3, 2025
Effective	July 1, 2025
Legislative history
First chamber: Wyoming House of Representatives
Introduced by	Martha Lawley (R-27)
Introduced	January 2, 2025
Second reading	February 6, 2025
Third reading	February 7, 2025
Voting summary	52 voted for 8 voted against 2 abstained
Second chamber: Wyoming Senate
Second reading	February 24, 2025
Third reading	February 26, 2025
Voting summary	25 voted for 6 voted against
Summary
Prohibits Wyomingites from using bathrooms that do not align with their biological sex, with limited exceptions.
Status: In force

Wyoming House Bill 72 (HB0072), also known as the Protecting Privacy in Public Spaces Act, ^[1] is a 2025 law in the state of Wyoming that bans transgender Wyomingites from using bathrooms in certain public spaces that align with their gender identity, namely trans women. ^{[2] [3] [4]} It was introduced by Representative Martha Lawley. ^{[5] [6]} HB0072 took effect on July 1, 2025, though lawsuits are pending. ^{[7] [8]}

Provisions

HB0072 restricts transgender Wyomingites from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in facilities managed by the state (such as prisons and government facilities), colleges, and the University of Wyoming. ^[9] Other facilities such as K–12 schools are not included in HB0072. ^[5] Exemptions are included for facility staff, among other specific groups. ^[10] The bill also allows individuals to sue facilities if they allow transgender individuals to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity. ^[11]

Reactions

Support

The Christian Post released an article after governor Mark Gordon signed the bill into law, referring to trans women as "trans-identified males." ^[12]

Opposition

Wyoming Equality opposed SB0072, stating that it did "more harm than good." ^[13]

See also

• LGBTQ rights in Wyoming

References

1. Randall, Doug (2025-02-26). "Wyoming Senate Passes Bill On Transgender Restroom Access". Laramie Live. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
2. Lauver, Madeline (2025-02-20). "'Dance party with a purpose' advocates for LGBTQ Wyomingites - KHOL 89.1 FM". KHOL 89.1 FM. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
3. McFarland, Clair (2025-02-27). "Wyoming Trans Bathroom Bans Headed To Governor's Desk | Cowboy State Daily". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
4. Clements, Chris (2025-01-31). "Trans Wyomingites would be banned from bathrooms and sports teams under these bills". Wyoming Public Media. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
5. Shields, Hannah (2025-06-23). "More than 100 new bills to take effect July 1 | Wyoming | gillettenewsrecord.com". Gillette News Record. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
6. Haderlie, Carrie (2025-02-27). "Chambers approve each others' bathroom, locker room bills". Wyoming Tribute Eagle. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
7. Clements, Chris (2025-03-14). "Trans people react to Wyoming's new bans | Wyoming Public Media". Wyoming Public Media. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
8. Mullen, Maggie (2025-04-03). "LGBTQ+ advocates look to courts amid new bathroom, sports bans in Wyoming - WyoFile". WyoFile. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
9. Ring, Trudy (2025-03-08). "Wyoming governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill allowing for lawsuits". Advocate. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
10. McFarland, Clair (2025-01-24). "Bill To Keep Boys Out of Girls' Bathrooms, Locker Rooms Headed To Floor Debate". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
11. Clements, Chris (2025-03-10). "Trans people in Wyoming are now banned from certain spaces - KHOL 89.1 FM". KHOL 89.1 FM. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
12. Foley, Ryan (2025-03-05). "Wyoming governor signs bill barring men from women's spaces | Politics". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
13. Klingsporn, Katie (2025-01-27). "Wyoming lawmakers double down on 'protecting female spaces' with bills to police gender in bathrooms, sports". WyoFile. Retrieved 2025-06-23.