HB0091

Prohibits Wyoming government entities from using artificial intelligence systems to assign social scores or identify persons using biometric data or bulk image gathering.

• Defines key terms including 'artificial intelligence system' (machine-based systems that generate outputs influencing physical or virtual environments), 'biometric data' (measurements of biological characteristics used to identify a person, excluding photographs, videos, and health care data), and 'governmental entity' (state and local government bodies, excluding University of Wyoming and community colleges). (W.S. 9-30-101)
• Prohibits government entities from deploying, developing, or using artificial intelligence systems to evaluate or classify persons based on social behavior or personal characteristics for the purpose of calculating or assigning a social score that results in detrimental treatment in unrelated social contexts, disproportionate treatment, or infringement of constitutional or statutory rights. (W.S. 9-30-102)
• Prohibits government entities from using artificial intelligence systems to identify specific persons by using biometric data or bulk or automated gathering of images or media from the internet or publicly available sources without consent if such use would infringe on rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, Wyoming Constitution, or state or federal law. (W.S. 9-30-103)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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