PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
SUPPORT
WFA CATEGORY:
Family Values
TOPIC:
Protection of Minors from Obscenity
STATUS:
Senate President Signed HEA No. 0032
SCHEDULE:
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SCHEDULE:
House Concurrence @ ~10AM, House Floor (3/6/26)*
* Time is the start time of the Floor Session, not the specific time the bill will be considered.
SPONSOR(S):
CO-SPONSOR(S):
Representatives: Marlene Brady, Joel Guggenmos, Scott Heiner, Mike Posey, Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, Joe Webb
Senators: John Kolb, Tara Nethercott
LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFO:
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*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
The proposed bill establishes new legal frameworks addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in committing various criminal offenses. It specifies that utilizing AI as a defense in criminal cases is not permissible, and introduces specific offenses related to the creation and distribution of synthetic sexual material, particularly concerning children. The bill also criminalizes the development or distribution of AI systems intended to promote self-harm and prohibits interactive computer services from censoring political speech through AI. Additionally, it provides immunity for developers of AI systems under certain conditions, while outlining penalties for violations of these provisions.
Key definitions are introduced, including “artificial intelligence system,” “synthetic sexual material,” and “intimate parts,” which clarify the scope of the law. The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these definitions and outlines the penalties for offenses such as the unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material and the development of AI systems for child pornography. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to enhance legal accountability in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0102
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
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