Wyoming HB0102 (2026) has been introduced, proposing new criminal offenses related to artificial intelligence use. The bill specifies that employing AI does not constitute a defense to a criminal offense and establishes crimes concerning synthetic sexual material or AI used against children, promoting self-harm, or censoring political speech [1]. It also provides immunity for developers of AI systems as specified [2].

Who does HB0102 affect?

Organizations operating or deploying AI systems within Wyoming, especially those involved in generative AI, content creation, or systems touching on sensitive areas like children's safety, mental health, or political discourse, are affected. This includes developers of artificial intelligence systems, as immunity provisions are specified. Entities whose AI could be implicated in criminal offenses, regardless of intent, are also within scope, impacting legal, compliance, and product development functions.

What is the current status of HB0102?

As of the last published update, HB0102 is at the "introduced" stage.

Where can I find the primary source for HB0102?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0102. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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HB0102 — WY, US

HB0102 is an AI governance legislation from WY, currently introduced. Wyoming HB0102 introduces new criminal offenses and developer immunity provisions related to artificial intelligence use [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
Chamber: unicameral
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current bill introduction for 2026 session.

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
User of AI systems	Shall not use artificial intelligence as a defense for committing a criminal offense.	—	—
User of AI systems	Shall not use synthetic sexual material or artificial intelligence against children.	—	—
User of AI systems	Shall not use artificial intelligence to promote self-harm.	—	—
User of AI systems	Shall not use artificial intelligence to censor political speech.	—	—
Developer of AI systems	Understand the specific conditions for immunity from criminal liability as detailed in the bill.	—	—

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Enforcement risk score

/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

general_counsel Review the full text of HB0102 once enacted to understand the precise definitions of synthetic sexual material, self-harm promotion, political speech censorship, and the conditions for developer immunity.
cto Assess existing and planned AI deployments for any potential misuse cases related to synthetic sexual material involving children, self-harm content generation, or political content moderation.
product_manager Ensure product design and feature sets explicitly prohibit and implement safeguards against the generation or promotion of synthetic sexual material against children, self-harm, or political censorship.
data_scientist Implement technical controls and monitoring to detect and prevent the generation or dissemination of prohibited content by AI models, especially deepfakes and synthetic media involving children or self-harm.
compliance_officer Develop or update internal policies and training materials to inform employees about the new criminal offenses related to AI misuse.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: critical
Procurement categories: generative_ai, content_moderation, security_tooling

Vendors providing AI systems for content generation, moderation, or any public-facing applications must demonstrate robust controls and policies to prevent the creation or promotion of illegal synthetic content and ensure protection of free speech, especially where children are involved. Failure to do so could lead to criminal liability for the deploying organization.

Sample vendor questions

What safeguards are built into your AI models to prevent the generation of synthetic sexual material involving minors or content promoting self-harm?
How do your AI content moderation systems ensure they do not inadvertently censor legitimate political speech?
Can you provide documentation on your AI system's safety testing and bias mitigation strategies concerning sensitive content?
What mechanisms are in place for reporting and addressing potential misuse of your AI system that could lead to criminal offenses under Wyoming law?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation 4/27/2026

Wyoming HB0102 Introduces AI-Related Criminal Offenses and Developer Immunity

Wyoming HB0102 introduces new criminal offenses and developer immunity provisions related to artificial intelligence use [1].

This bill signals emerging legislative intent to address AI misuse while also considering developer liability in a US state context.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — current bill introduction for 2026 session.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HB0102?: Wyoming HB0102 (2026) has been introduced, proposing new criminal offenses related to artificial intelligence use. The bill specifies that employing AI does not constitute a defense to a criminal offense and establishes crimes concerning synthetic sexual material or AI used against children, promoting self-harm, or censoring political speech [1]. It also provides immunity for developers of AI systems as specified [2]. Primary source →
Why does HB0102 matter?: This bill signals emerging legislative intent to address AI misuse while also considering developer liability in a US state context. Primary source →
Who does HB0102 affect?: Organizations operating or deploying AI systems within Wyoming, especially those involved in generative AI, content creation, or systems touching on sensitive areas like children's safety, mental health, or political discourse, are affected. This includes developers of artificial intelligence systems, as immunity provisions are specified. Entities whose AI could be implicated in criminal offenses, regardless of intent, are also within scope, impacting legal, compliance, and product development functions. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB0102?: No fixed deadline — current bill introduction for 2026 session. Primary source →
What is the current status of HB0102?: As of the last published update, HB0102 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB0102?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0102. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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