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Sex Law Information Center - WYOMING |
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| Age of Consent |
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Males - 18 Females - 16 (Source)
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Minors of any age may consent to sex with someone who is no more than 4 years older than they are.
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| Sex Toys |
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No known law affecting sex toys.
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| Availability of Plan B/EC |
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Plan B is available to those age 18 and older OTC as provided by FDA regulations. Those under 18 require a prescription. WY has a law allowing pharmacists to refuse to sell BC/EC, so contact the pharmacy to ensure availability.
Locate a source for Plan B
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Access to contraceptive services by minors
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Minors of any age may access contraceptive services without any parental involvement.
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| State Marriage Law |
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AOC: w/o PC: 18 w/ PC: 16 (Source) |
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Common Law Marriage: No |
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| Status of Gay Marriage/Civil Unions |
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State law that prohibits marriage of two people of the same sex (pre-dates DOMA) |
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| Abortion Laws |
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Legality |
Legal, until viability
(health exception) |
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W/P* |
No
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P/N* |
Consent, w/
judicial bypass option
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I/C* |
No |
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| Safe Haven Law |
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Parent or agent of parent may drop off infant at hospital or emergency service provider up to two weeks after birth. |
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| State Adoption Law |
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Wyoming Adoption Law |
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WY Department of Family Services
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| Rape/Rape Shield Laws |
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Wyoming has a rape shield law, allows for evidence of previous sexual contact between victim and perpetrator.
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| Sex Education Model |
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No state mandated sex education, nor does the state specify any type of curriculum that must be used if it is taught.
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| Other Sex/Sexuality Related Laws/Regs |
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N/A
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 July 2007 )
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