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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 91: Ban on government social scoring with AI.

This Wyoming bill prohibits state and local government agencies from using artificial intelligence to assign "social scores" based on personal behavior or characteristics, which could lead to unfair treatment (like denying services for unrelated reasons). It specifically bans AI systems from identifying individuals using biometric data (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition) without consent, except for health data covered under HIPAA. The law applies broadly to all government entities - including counties, schools, and departments - excluding universities and certain health districts. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans AI social scoring by government, preventing discriminatory practices that could deny services based on biometrics - aligns with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans government AI social scoring and biometric data use without consent, enhancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 102: Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.

HB 102 prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexual images of children without consent (Section 6-4-307) and bans developing or distributing AI systems specifically designed to create or promote child sexual material (Section 6-4-308). It makes these acts felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also clarifies that using AI to commit crimes isn’t a defense (Section 6-1-206) and provides limited immunity for AI developers who didn’t intend illegal use. It directly affects developers of AI tools, distributors of nonconsensual deepfakes, and individuals using AI to exploit children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal penalties for AI-generated child exploitation, strengthening enforcement against specific crimes within criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI systems creating child sexual material, limiting harmful tech use to protect privacy and safety, aligning with cybersecurity regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Artificial Intelligence

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 109: Cowboy state agricultural trust fund.

SF 109 creates a permanent "Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund" in Wyoming, funded through state investments and eligible contributions. The fund's earnings will provide grants to support agricultural programs, including University of Wyoming research, workforce development at community colleges, K-12 agricultural education, value-added projects, and technology adoption in farming. Recipients must match each dollar from the fund with at least one dollar in non-state funds and report on grant usage annually. The bill establishes a committee to manage grant applications, oversight, and reporting requirements. This legislation directly affects Wyoming agricultural educators, students, producers, and institutions through new funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates permanent trust fund to allocate earnings for agricultural programs, advancing state funding for essential initiatives like research and workforce development.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds K-12 agricultural education programs via grants requiring matching funds, directly supporting educational access and program expansion within the specified topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly funds workforce development at community colleges, a direct labor/employment support activity for skills training and job readiness in agricultural sector.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology adoption in farming through agricultural grants, aligning with 'funds' indicator for technology support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Workforce Development

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 160: Digital Taxonomy Act.

Wyoming's HB 160, the Digital Taxonomy Act, defines key terms and creates a classification system for digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) and "sealed tokens" recorded on distributed ledgers (e.g., blockchain). It establishes legal frameworks for characterizing these assets, including definitions for concepts like "distributed ledger," "digital asset," and "computational indicia," to clarify their legal status. The bill directly affects businesses, developers, and legal entities working with digital assets by providing standardized terminology for transactions, ownership, and jurisdiction. It does not impose new taxes or regulations but aims to create a consistent legal foundation for digital asset use within Wyoming. The bill is currently pending, having died in committee in March 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates legal definitions for digital assets and blockchain, enabling business clarity and innovation in emerging technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 85: RAVEN Act.

Wyoming's SF 85 (RAVEN Act) creates a dedicated funding account for the state's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, directly supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and combat online child exploitation. The bill appropriates $1.6 million from the general fund (2026-2028) to sustain the ICAC program, with funds continuously available for investigations, victim assistance, and public education on internet safety. All money in the account must be used solely by the Division of Criminal Investigation to address internet crimes against children, with no funds allowed to lapse or transfer to other purposes. The account will accept additional grants or donations, ensuring stable, long-term resources for this critical law enforcement work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.6M from general fund for ICAC task force, funding essential law enforcement program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds ICAC task force for investigating online child exploitation, directly supporting law enforcement efforts in criminal justice through dedicated funding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds ICAC task force to combat online child exploitation, enhancing cybersecurity efforts against internet crimes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement Online Safety

introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 181: Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation.

Wyoming's HB 181 prohibits all state and local government entities from using biometric data (like facial recognition or fingerprints) to identify people or verify identities, geolocation data to track individuals or vehicles, and automatic license plate reader systems for vehicle identification or toll collection. The bill requires governments to adopt compliance policies, creates a civil lawsuit option for violations, and amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to address liability. It specifically excludes school bus cameras, anonymized health data, and certain utility infrastructure from the restrictions. The law directly affects all state agencies, counties, cities, and law enforcement entities by restricting their use of these surveillance technologies. The bill is currently in early procedural stages and has not advanced beyond introduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits government use of biometric data and license plate readers for identification/tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits government use of biometric/data tracking tech to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits automatic license plate readers for toll collection (transportation infrastructure tool), directly restricting a common transportation management method.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 97: Second amendment financial privacy act amendments.

HB 97 prohibits state and local governments, as well as financial institutions, from collecting, disclosing, or using financial records related to firearm or ammunition sales. It bans the use of "firearms codes" or merchant category codes that identify firearm retailers, preventing payment processors from discriminating against these businesses or their customers. The bill also prohibits maintaining registries of privately owned firearms or their owners through financial data and allows civil actions for violations. It directly affects firearm retailers, payment processors, and customers purchasing firearms or ammunition. Violations could result in criminal penalties (up to $2,000 fine or 1 year in jail) or civil enforcement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits collecting/using financial records for firearm sales tracking, protecting data privacy from misuse in registries95% confidence

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 21: Wyoming stable token-amendments.

This bill creates two key accounts to manage Wyoming's stable token program. The "Wyoming Stable Token Trust Account" holds all funds from token sales to back redemptions (ensuring each token can be exchanged for its value), with strict rules limiting investments to cash or short-term U.S. treasury securities. Any earnings exceeding 102% of the tokens' total value are moved to the "Wyoming Stable Token Administration Account," which distributes excess funds quarterly to the public school foundation program. The bill directly affects token holders and the state's financial management of stable tokens, with provisions taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs excess token program earnings to public schools, funding essential education services per its administration account mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs excess token program earnings to public school foundation, increasing education funding per summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates regulatory framework for stable token program with consumer protections (backing, safe investments), enabling a digital asset technology while ensuring financial safeguards.85% confidence

died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 61: Cultivated meat-prohibition.

HB 61 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cultivated meat (meat grown from animal cells in a laboratory) for human consumption in Wyoming. The bill requires businesses to label cell-cultured products as "containing cell cultured product" and plant-based alternatives as "vegetarian," "vegan," or similar terms. It also allows health authorities to immediately suspend business licenses for establishments selling cultivated meat. The ban takes effect on July 1, 2026, with administrative provisions effective upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits cultivated meat (lab-grown biotechnology), restricting a specific technology application in food production. Directly limits a tech-based product.95% confidence

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died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 70: Wyoming GRANITE Act.

Wyoming's HB 70, the GRANITE Act, creates legal protections for Wyoming residents and businesses against foreign governments or international organizations enforcing censorship laws that conflict with U.S. and Wyoming constitutional free speech protections. It establishes a cause of action allowing lawsuits against foreign entities for imposing penalties (like fines or platform shutdowns) on U.S.-based platforms for constitutionally protected speech, such as the UK's threat to 4chan or Brazil's actions against X (Twitter). The bill prohibits Wyoming from recognizing, enforcing, or cooperating with foreign judgments related to such censorship, and imposes civil penalties on foreign entities. It directly affects Wyoming-based digital platforms, blockchain companies, and residents whose speech is targeted by foreign censorship laws. The law aims to prevent foreign coercion of U.S. speech by placing the burden on foreign governments to justify their censorship under strict scrutiny.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects digital rights by enabling lawsuits against foreign entities for censorship conflicting with U.S. free speech, aligning with digital rights under technology policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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