Gary Brown
R · H41
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that Ivermectin is a safe medication developed in 1970 that has been effective against human parasites and river blindness.
Public statementFloor statement at 21:59 Watch the statement
Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0013
Ivermectin Can Be Bought Without a Prescription
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
The bill would allow people to buy ivermectin without needing a prescription or talking to a doctor.
What it does
- Makes it possible for pharmacies to sell ivermectin as an over-the-counter medicine.
- Removes the need for patients to get a prescription from a healthcare provider before buying ivermectin.
Who it affects
- People who want to buy ivermectin without a prescription.
- Pharmacies and other stores selling medicine.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
- It only applies to Wyoming if it had passed, but other states would need similar laws.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Over-the-counter medication
- A type of medicine that can be bought without a doctor's prescription.
- Prescription
- An order from a healthcare provider for a specific medicine or treatment.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM
Voted Yes
Ken Clouston
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill by explaining that studies showing Ivermectin's benefits are due to its ability to kill parasites, not because it treats other conditions like COVID.
Public statementFloor statement at 23:38 Watch the statement
Pepper Ottman
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports making Ivermectin available without a prescription to help parents avoid taking children with head lice to doctors every day.
Public statementFloor statement at 24:22 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-02026-02-10 · House38 yes 23 no
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 23
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 38
Abby AngelosR · H03Ann LucasR · H43Bill AllemandR · H58Bob DavisR · H47Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Darin McCannR · H48Gary BrownR · H41J.R. RigginsR · H59JD WilliamsR · H02Jacob WasserburgerR · H11Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joe WebbR · H19Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Julie JarvisR · H57Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Laurie BrattenR · H51Marlene BradyR · H60Mike SchmidR · H20Nina WebberR · H24Ocean AndrewR · H46Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Reuben TarverR · H52Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
No 23
Andrew ByronR · H22Art WashutR · H36Bob NicholasR · H07Cody WylieR · H39Elissa CampbellR · H56Ivan PoseyD · H33J.T. LarsonR · H17Justin FornstromR · H10Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Landon BrownR · H09Lee FilerR · H44Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike YinD · H16Pam ThayerR · H15Rob GeringerR · H42Steve HarshmanR · H37Trey SherwoodD · H14
Excused 1
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO