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HB0091 — WY, US
HB0091 is an AI governance legislation from WY, currently introduced. The proposed Wyoming HB0091 introduces new prohibitions on government use of artificial intelligence for social scoring and biometric identification [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-27.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Must not use artificial intelligence to calculate and assign social scores. | — | — |
| agency | Must not use artificial intelligence to identify persons using biometric data or by gathering images. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review current and planned AI systems within government entities for compliance with prohibitions on social scoring and biometric identification.
- cto Identify and disable any AI systems used for social scoring or biometric identification of persons within government operations, if the bill is enacted.
- compliance_officer Develop internal policies and training to ensure adherence to the ban on specific AI uses by government entities.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Wyoming HB0091 Prohibits Government AI Social Scoring and Biometric ID
The proposed Wyoming HB0091 introduces new prohibitions on government use of artificial intelligence for social scoring and biometric identification [1].
This development signals a growing legislative focus on government AI use, particularly regarding civil liberties and privacy [1].
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB0091?
- Wyoming's proposed HB0091 prohibits government entities from using artificial intelligence to calculate and assign social scores [1]. The bill also bans the use of AI for identifying persons through biometric data or the gathering of images, while providing definitions, exceptions, and an effective date [1]. This legislative initiative aims to regulate specific AI applications within state government operations. Primary source →
- Why does HB0091 matter?
- This development signals a growing legislative focus on government AI use, particularly regarding civil liberties and privacy [1]. Primary source →
- Who does HB0091 affect?
- Government entities within Wyoming are directly within scope, particularly those contemplating or currently utilizing AI for citizen assessment or identification purposes. This impacts use cases involving public sector AI applications that might develop social scoring mechanisms or process biometric data for identification, necessitating a review of current and planned AI system deployments. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB0091?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB0091?
- As of the last published update, HB0091 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB0091?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0091. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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