Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0137
Ultrasound Requirement Before Chemical Abortion
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act requires pregnant women to have an ultrasound before obtaining drugs for a chemical abortion and sets penalties for not following this rule.
What it does
- Requires a woman seeking a chemical abortion to get an ultrasound at least 48 hours before getting the necessary drugs or substances.
- Ensures that the ultrasound is of high quality, consistent with standard medical practices in the community.
- Recommends providing the woman with a document detailing information about the ultrasound and her pregnancy.
- Requires doctors or pharmacists to confirm that an ultrasound has been done before giving out abortion drugs.
- Sets penalties for anyone who breaks this law, but not for women seeking abortions.
Who it affects
- Pregnant women seeking chemical abortions
- Doctors and pharmacists providing abortion services
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It does not specify how or where ultrasounds should be performed.
- Details about enforcement and compliance are not provided in the summary text.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Chemical abortion
- An abortion that uses drugs or substances to end a pregnancy.
- Ultrasound
- A medical imaging technique using sound waves to see inside the body, often used during pregnancy.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO