WyomingHB 1022026 Budget SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; specifying that using artificial intelligence to commit a criminal offense shall not be a defense to the offense; establishing criminal offenses concerning the use of synthetic sexual material or artificial intelligence against children; establishing criminal offenses concerning the use of artificial intelligence to promote self-harm or to censor political speech; providing immunity for developers of artificial intelligence systems as specified; specifying penalties; providing and amending definitions; providing causes of action; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: Jayme Lien (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

AI crimes rules and definitions

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is not a defense to say an AI system did the crime. Wyoming’s criminal laws apply to crimes done with help from AI. The law also defines what an “artificial intelligence system” is, what counts as “synthetic sexual material,” and uses the existing legal meaning of “intimate parts.” These definitions set the scope for the new AI‑related crimes.

Ban on AI that promotes self-harm

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a felony to design or distribute AI systems meant to promote self-harm when you intend or know others will use them that way. Exceptions include content made only from user prompts, bona fide education, law enforcement or court work, licensed health care providing legitimate services, and certain online services. Penalties can be up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Sharing AI sexual fakes is a felony

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a felony to knowingly share or promote synthetic sexual material that shows an identifiable person without consent. Threatening to share it to get a benefit is also a felony. Penalties can be up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine; a second conviction can be up to 12 years. It is not a defense that the person made or sent the image to you. Certain online services are not liable for others’ posts under federal law.

Stronger penalties for AI child exploitation

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is a felony to design or distribute AI intended to create or promote child pornography. Exceptions cover content made only from user prompts, bona fide schools, museums, libraries, and law enforcement or courts, and certain online services. It is also a felony to use AI to create child pornography (5 to 12 years and up to a $10,000 fine). Knowing possession of AI‑made child pornography is a felony (up to 10 years and up to a $10,000 fine). Repeat offenders face higher minimum prison time.

AI developers get broad immunity

Beginning July 1, 2026, AI developers are generally not liable for damages when someone else uses their system to commit crimes or cause harm. This immunity does not apply if the developer knew or intended the system’s main purpose would be illegal or illicit. The rule shifts most legal risk to the person who misuses the tool, not the builder.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jayme Lien

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Allemand

    Republican • House

  • Marlene Brady

    Republican • House

  • Landon Brown

    Republican • House

  • Elissa Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Lee Filer

    Republican • House

  • Rob Geringer

    Republican • House

  • Joel Guggenmos

    Republican • House

  • Scott Heiner

    Republican • House

  • Paul Hoeft

    Republican • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Republican • House

  • Ken Pendergraft

    Republican • House

  • Ivan Posey

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Rodriguez-Williams

    Republican • House

  • Mike Schmid

    Republican • House

  • Scott Smith

    Republican • House

  • Joe Webb

    Republican • House

  • Nina Webber

    Republican • House

  • Robert Wharff

    Republican • House

  • John Kolb

    Republican • Senate

  • Tara Nethercott

    Republican • Senate

  • Jared Olsen

    Republican • Senate

  • Laura Pearson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 224 • No: 1

House vote 3/6/2026

H Concur:Passed 58-1-3-0-0

Yes: 58 • No: 1

Senate vote 3/5/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/27/2026

S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote 2/21/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote 2/13/2026

H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote 2/10/2026

H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education 62-0-0-0-0

Yes: 62 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed HEA No. 0032

    3/7/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 91

    3/7/2026
  3. H Received for Concurrence

    3/6/2026House
  4. H Concur:Passed 58-1-3-0-0

    3/6/2026House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0032

    3/6/2026
  6. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0032

    3/6/2026House
  7. S President Signed HEA No. 0032

    3/6/2026Senate
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

    3/5/2026Senate
  9. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    3/4/2026Senate
  10. S COW:Passed

    3/3/2026Senate
  11. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/27/2026Senate
  12. S Placed on General File

    2/27/2026Senate
  13. S Received for Introduction

    2/23/2026Senate
  14. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary

    2/23/2026Senate
  15. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0

    2/21/2026House
  16. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/20/2026House
  17. H COW:Passed

    2/19/2026House
  18. H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

    2/13/2026House
  19. H Placed on General File

    2/13/2026House
  20. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education 62-0-0-0-0

    2/10/2026House
  21. H Received for Introduction

    2/6/2026House
  22. Bill Number Assigned

    2/5/2026

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