Abortion laws in Wyoming

Abortion is allowed in Wyoming until viability, about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Data last updated May 11, 2026.

How far into pregnancy

Abortion is banned once the fetus could survive outside the uterus ("viability"), about 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, not from conception.
Exceptions after that point: to save your life; to protect your health, including mental health.

You must have an ultrasound before your abortion.
Good to know: Wyoming requires an ultrasound be performed 48 hours prior to a medication abortion.

You can get abortion pills through telehealth, but some steps, such as an exam or picking up the pills, must happen in person.
Good to know: Wyoming requires an ultrasound be performed 48 hours prior to a medication abortion. Wyoming requires determination of whether an embryo has a detectable "heartbeat" before an abortion, which effectively means that a telemedicine abortion is not permissible in most cases.

If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be told and must give permission.
If you can't involve a parent, you can ask a judge for permission instead. This is called a judicial bypass, and free legal help is available.

Medicaid (public health insurance) pays for abortion in the limited cases federal law requires, and also when your health is in danger.
Good to know: In January of 2026 the Wyoming State Supreme Court ruled that a number of abortion laws were unconstitutional. Among the laws struck down was a limit on public funding of abortion.

Breaking the abortion ban is a felony, a serious crime that can mean prison time.
People can file lawsuits against anyone who violates the ban.
Doctors and other licensed providers who violate the ban can lose their license or face other discipline.
For advice about your own situation, the Repro Legal Helpline offers free, confidential legal help.

The state's highest court has ruled that the state constitution protects abortion rights.
Good to know: In January 2026, Wyoming's State Supreme Court held, “The decision whether to terminate or continue a pregnancy is a health care decision under Article 1, Section 38" of the Wyoming Constitution. Subsequently, on March 9th, 2026, an abortion ban was signed into law that bans abortion when a "fetal heartbeat" is detectable. Then on April 24th, 2026, the fetal heartbeat ban was temporarily enjoined.

This is a summary of state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and an update to this data can also be a correction.