Wyoming AI Criminal Liability / No-Defense Rule

This Wyoming rule confirms that the criminal code applies to conduct carried out with the help of an AI system, and makes clear that using an AI system to commit a crime is not a defense to a criminal charge. A defendant cannot escape liability by arguing the AI, rather than the person, did the act.

Technical detail

Wyo. Stat. 6-1-206, created by 2026 HB0102 (HEA 32), provides that the Wyoming Criminal Code is not construed to bar application against AI-facilitated activity and that using an AI system to commit an offense is not a defense.

Who is protected: The public generally (rule of criminal construction); ensures accountability for AI-assisted crimes.

Who must comply: Persons who commit criminal offenses facilitated by AI systems; a code-construction rule applied by courts.

Key facts

More AI rules in Wyoming

• WY NCII Deepfake Law · In effect
• Wyo. Stat. 6-4-303 (child-porn definition covers computer-generated images) · In effect
• Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306 (revenge-porn law covers computer-generated images) · In effect
• Wyo. Stat. 1-1-143 (AI developers shielded from civil liability for others' misuse) · In effect
• Wyo. Stat. 6-4-308 (felony to build/distribute AI systems made to create child porn) · In effect
• Wyo. Stat. 6-4-701 (felony to build/distribute AI systems meant to promote self-harm) · In effect

Related consumer protection rules elsewhere

• FTC Act Section 5 (unfair/deceptive AI) · In effect
• TAKE IT DOWN Act · In effect
• FCRA (AI in credit & background checks) · In effect
• ECOA / Regulation B (AI credit discrimination) · In effect
• COPPA + 2025 Rule (childrens data) · In effect
• TCPA (AI voice calls) · In effect