Social Policy
Wyoming Social Issues Guide 2026
Wyoming social policy at a glance: abortion laws, gun regulations, LGBTQ+ protections, marijuana status, and how these issues shape the 2026 elections.
Total Ban
Abortion Status
Very Permissive
Gun Laws
No Protections
LGBTQ+ Rights
$7.25 (federal)
Minimum Wage
Abortion Laws in Wyoming
Total Ban
HB 92 (2023) + medication abortion ban (blocked in courts)
Total ban; unique law banning medication abortion specifically
Gun Laws in Wyoming
Very Permissive
Permitless carry; no red flag law; minimal restrictions
LGBTQ+ Rights in Wyoming
No Protections
No anti-discrimination protections
Other Key Issues
| Marijuana | Illegal (one of few holdouts) |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 (federal) |
2026 Political Context
Wyoming is the least populous state and among the most conservative. Liz Cheney lost her seat due to her role in the Jan. 6 committee, showing the state\'s hard-right turn.