Wyoming House Bill 72 (HB0072), also known as the Protecting Privacy in Public Spaces Act, 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. It was introduced by Representative Martha Lawley. HB0072 took effect on July 1, 2025, though lawsuits are pending.
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. Other facilities such as KâÂÂ12 schools are not included in HB0072. Exemptions are included for facility staff, among other specific groups. The bill also allows individuals to sue facilities if they allow transgender individuals to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
The Christian Post released an article after governor Mark Gordon signed the bill into law, referring to trans women as "trans-identified males."
Wyoming Equality opposed SB0072, stating that it did "more harm than good."