Wyoming Governor Signs First Bills of 2026 Budget Session

New laws include Medicaid coverage for birthing centers and other legislative actions.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bill of the 2026 Budget Session into law on Friday, allowing Medicaid coverage for critically needed birthing centers to serve more pregnant mothers in the state. The governor also signed several other bills into law, including measures related to oil and gas bonding, firefighter retirement plans, student attendance, mortgage modifications, and more.

Why it matters

Expanding Medicaid coverage for birthing centers is expected to improve access to maternity care, especially in rural areas of Wyoming where it can be challenging for expectant mothers to receive proper prenatal and delivery services. The other bills signed into law cover a wide range of policy areas that impact Wyoming residents and the state's economy.

The details

The bill allowing Medicaid coverage for birthing centers, HEA0001 HB0004, is aimed at keeping these critical healthcare facilities open and providing mothers with more options for their maternity care. In addition to the birthing center bill, Governor Gordon signed 18 other bills into law on Friday, covering topics such as oil and gas regulations, firefighter benefits, student attendance, mortgage modifications, Hathaway scholarship increases, voter registration, and criminal justice reforms.

  • Governor Gordon signed the first bill of the 2026 Budget Session into law on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Governor Mark Gordon

The current governor of Wyoming, who signed the first bills of the 2026 Budget Session into law.

HEA0001 HB0004

A bill that allows Medicaid coverage for birthing centers in Wyoming, expanding access to maternity care.

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What they’re saying

“I am pleased to sign my first bill today. HEA0001 helps our expectant mothers. And supporting life does not end with words, it requires action.”

— Governor Mark Gordon (oilcity.news)

What’s next

The full text of all bills signed into law during the 2026 Budget Session can be found on the Wyoming Legislature's website for further review.

The takeaway

Governor Gordon's signing of the first bills of the 2026 Budget Session demonstrates his administration's commitment to supporting mothers, improving access to healthcare, and addressing a wide range of policy priorities for the state of Wyoming.