HB0013 • 2026

Ivermectin-no prescription required.

AN ACT relating to pharmacy; requiring ivermectin be provided as an over-the-counter medication and without consultation with a health care professional; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Representative Brown, G
Last action: 2026-02-10
Official status: inactive
Effective date: 3/1/2026

Plain English Breakdown

The bill only applies to Wyoming if passed, but the official source material does not mention this explicitly.

Ivermectin Can Be Bought Without a Prescription

The bill would allow people to buy ivermectin without needing a prescription or talking to a doctor.

What This Bill 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 Names or Affects

People who want to buy and use ivermectin for themselves.
Pharmacies selling ivermectin without prescriptions.

Terms To Know

Over-the-counter medication: A medicine that can be bought at a pharmacy or store without needing a doctor's prescription.
Healthcare professional: Doctors, nurses, and other medical workers who give health advice and treatment.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear how this change would affect safety or regulations around using ivermectin.

Bill History

2026-02-10 House
H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-0
2026-01-09 House
H Received for Introduction
2025-12-08 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

26LSO-0036
2026
STATE OF WYOMING
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2.0

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0013

Ivermectin-no prescription required.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Brown, G, Allemand, Angelos, Brady, Campbell, K, Guggenmos, Haroldson, Heiner, Hoeft, Knapp, Locke, Lucas, Ottman, Pendergraft, Riggins, Schmid, Smith, S, Strock, Styvar, Wasserburger, Webb, Webber, Wharff and Winter and Senator(s) French, Ide, Laursen, D, Pearson and Salazar

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to pharmacy; requiring ivermectin be provided as an over-the-counter medication and without consultation with a health care professional; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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W.S. 33
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159 is created to read:

33
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159.

Ivermectin without prescription or consultation with a health care professional.

(a)

As used in this section, "over
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the
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counter medication" means a medication that may be legally sold and purchased without a prescription.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other law, ivermectin that is suitable for human use or consumption may be sold or purchased as an over
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the
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counter medication in this state without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional. For purposes of this section, ivermectin shall not be:

(i)

Designated as a dangerous substance under W.S. 33
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126;

(ii)

Deemed as having a depressant or stimulant effect on the central nervous system, habit
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forming, hallucinogenic or otherwise needing the supervision of a practitioner under W.S. 33
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24
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131.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2026.

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