Which states have AI laws in effect today? This tracker summarizes key AI laws that may impact your business. Subscribe for updates.
| State/Terr | AI Scope | Relevant Law | Law Link | Effective Date | Key Requirements | Enforcements & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | AI CSAM | Amendment to Intimate Image Law | Wy. Code § 6-4-306 | 7/1/2021 | • Defines intimate image to include "computer generated image[s]" under the unlawful dissemination of intimate images. • Makes it a felony to knowingly produce, distribute, or possess such computer-generated or synthetic depictions of minors engaged in sexual acts, regardless of whether a real child was involved. | Existing penalties apply. |
| Wyoming | AI CSAM | Protecting Kids from Deepfakes and Exploitative Images | Wy. Code §§ 6-4-303; 6-4-308 | 7/1/2026 | • Prohibits the creation or distribution of synthetic sexual material which involves minors, as well as AI systems designed specifically for the purpose of child pornography. | • First time offense results in a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, and/or a fine up to $10,000 • Repeat offense results in a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 12 years, and/or a fine up to $10,000 |
| Wyoming | User-Facing AI | Self-Harm Systems | Wy. Code § 6-4-701 | 7/1/2026 | • Prohibits the development or distribution of AI systems that intentionally promote self-harm, or that are distributed with the intention that they be used by others to promote self-harm. | • Felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, and/or a fine up to $10,000 |
| Wyoming | AI CSAM | Sexual Exploitation of Children | Wy. Code § 6-4-303 | 7/1/2007 | • Defines "child pornography" to include "computer-generated image[s] or picture[s]". | Existing criminal penalties apply. |
| Wyoming | AI Liability | Wyoming AI Criminal Liability | Wy. Code § 6-1-206 | 7/1/2026 | • Provides that the use of an AI system by a person to commit a criminal offense shall not be a defense to a criminal charge and that nothing in the Wyoming Criminal Code shall be construed to prohibit the application of the code against activity facilitated by an AI system. | N/A |
| Wyoming | AI Liability | Wyoming AI Developer Civil Liability | Wy. Code § 1-1-143 | 7/1/2026 | • Provides that the developer of an AI system shall not be liable for damages arising from the system's use when another person used the system with the intent to commit or engage in illegal or illicit activities or to cause harm (unless the system was developed with the knowledge or intent that the primary purpose of the system would be for illegal or illicit activities). | N/A |
| Wyoming | AI Intimate Images | Wyoming Nonconsensual Synthetic Sexual Material | Wy. Code § 6-4-307 | 7/1/2026 | • Prohibits the distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material by any physical or virtual means. Also prohibits the promotion of such material on a webpage, social media or other digital platform, and the threatening to distribute such material to obtain a benefit or in connection with the threatened disclosure. | • First time offense results in a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, and/or a fine up to $10,000 • Repeat offense results in a felony punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 12 years, and/or a fine up to $10,000 |
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