WY HB0102

Criminalizes distributing nonconsensual synthetic sexual material (AI-generated deepfakes) depicting identifiable persons, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine for first offense, 12 years for subsequent offenses

Creates felony offense for developing or distributing AI systems specifically designed to create child pornography, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine

Expands Wyoming's sexual exploitation of children statute to include using AI to generate child pornography and knowingly possessing AI-generated child pornography, with 5-12 years imprisonment

Establishes that using AI to commit a crime is not a valid defense, while providing liability immunity for AI developers unless they created systems with intent for illegal purposes

Effective date: July 1, 2026