Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 39: Firearms rights-restoration amendments.

Wyoming's HB 39 clarifies that individuals who have had their firearm rights restored under the laws of another state may legally possess firearms in Wyoming. The bill amends statutes (W.S. 6-8-102 and 6-10-106) to explicitly recognize out-of-state rights restoration as valid for Wyoming residents convicted of felonies or violent misdemeanors. This directly affects people with prior convictions who had their firearm rights restored in another jurisdiction but faced uncertainty under Wyoming law. The change takes effect immediately upon becoming law, removing barriers for these individuals to legally own firearms in Wyoming.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores firearm rights for individuals with prior convictions, aligning with criminal justice reform and protecting civil rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 184: Juveniles-criminal deferral.

HB 184 creates a criminal deferral program for juveniles (under 18) charged with specific misdemeanors who have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions. Instead of facing trial, eligible juveniles can be placed on probation for up to 18 months, requiring them to report to court twice yearly, follow law-abiding behavior, avoid leaving the state without permission, and pay restitution to victims. If they complete probation successfully, charges are dismissed without a conviction. Violating probation terms may lead to trial or transfer to juvenile court, but successful completion avoids formal criminal records.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates juvenile deferral program avoiding conviction via probation, promoting rehabilitation over punishment and reducing recidivism risk.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 102: Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.

HB 102 prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexual images of children without consent (Section 6-4-307) and bans developing or distributing AI systems specifically designed to create or promote child sexual material (Section 6-4-308). It makes these acts felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also clarifies that using AI to commit crimes isn’t a defense (Section 6-1-206) and provides limited immunity for AI developers who didn’t intend illegal use. It directly affects developers of AI tools, distributors of nonconsensual deepfakes, and individuals using AI to exploit children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal penalties for AI-generated child exploitation, strengthening enforcement against specific crimes within criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI systems creating child sexual material, limiting harmful tech use to protect privacy and safety, aligning with cybersecurity regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Artificial Intelligence

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 93: The people's right to judicial transparency.

HB 93 requires Wyoming courts to make most court records and audio/video recordings of proceedings available online for free, including documents like pleadings, evidence, and case details. Exceptions include juvenile cases, adoptions, sealed records, sexual assault cases, and sensitive materials like child pornography or bulky exhibits. Courts must also stream hearings live and maintain an online archive of recordings within seven days. The bill establishes a new fund to cover technology costs for implementing these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new fund to cover technology costs for transparency, indicating fiscal support for essential government services.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 93 mandates public access to court records and live hearings, enhancing judicial transparency and accountability - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice Violent Crime Tags Government Transparency

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died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 91: Ban on government social scoring with AI.

This Wyoming bill prohibits state and local government agencies from using artificial intelligence to assign "social scores" based on personal behavior or characteristics, which could lead to unfair treatment (like denying services for unrelated reasons). It specifically bans AI systems from identifying individuals using biometric data (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition) without consent, except for health data covered under HIPAA. The law applies broadly to all government entities - including counties, schools, and departments - excluding universities and certain health districts. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans AI social scoring by government, preventing discriminatory practices that could deny services based on biometrics - aligns with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans government AI social scoring and biometric data use without consent, enhancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 85: RAVEN Act.

Wyoming's SF 85 (RAVEN Act) creates a dedicated funding account for the state's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, directly supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and combat online child exploitation. The bill appropriates $1.6 million from the general fund (2026-2028) to sustain the ICAC program, with funds continuously available for investigations, victim assistance, and public education on internet safety. All money in the account must be used solely by the Division of Criminal Investigation to address internet crimes against children, with no funds allowed to lapse or transfer to other purposes. The account will accept additional grants or donations, ensuring stable, long-term resources for this critical law enforcement work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.6M from general fund for ICAC task force, funding essential law enforcement program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds ICAC task force for investigating online child exploitation, directly supporting law enforcement efforts in criminal justice through dedicated funding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds ICAC task force to combat online child exploitation, enhancing cybersecurity efforts against internet crimes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement Online Safety

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 106: Smokebuster module leaders.

This bill authorizes two new full-time positions within Wyoming's state forestry division (one effective April 2026, one April 2027) to support the forestry conservation inmate crew program. It appropriates $499,709 from the general fund specifically for these positions, associated equipment/supplies, and program costs through June 2028. The funding is tied to coordination with the Department of Corrections and includes specific budgeting instructions for the state's next fiscal biennium. The bill directly affects the state forestry division, the inmate crew program, and the Department of Corrections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $499,709 from general fund for forestry positions and program costs, increasing state spending on conservation services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds forestry conservation inmate crew program coordinated with Department of Corrections, promoting rehabilitation through inmate work opportunities in conservation.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds forestry conservation program via inmate crews with $499k, directly advancing natural resource protection and conservation efforts as described in the topic.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Corrections Conservation Forestry

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.

HB 98 amends Wyoming law to add criminal penalties for violating the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act. It makes knowingly violating this law a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who improperly seize firearms under the red flag law, such as law enforcement or officials acting outside legal authority. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change the underlying red flag seizure procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for improper red flag gun seizures, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting against misuse of gun seizure authority.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement

introduced · Wyoming · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 181: Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation.

Wyoming's HB 181 prohibits all state and local government entities from using biometric data (like facial recognition or fingerprints) to identify people or verify identities, geolocation data to track individuals or vehicles, and automatic license plate reader systems for vehicle identification or toll collection. The bill requires governments to adopt compliance policies, creates a civil lawsuit option for violations, and amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to address liability. It specifically excludes school bus cameras, anonymized health data, and certain utility infrastructure from the restrictions. The law directly affects all state agencies, counties, cities, and law enforcement entities by restricting their use of these surveillance technologies. The bill is currently in early procedural stages and has not advanced beyond introduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits government use of biometric data and license plate readers for identification/tracking, protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits government use of biometric/data tracking tech to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits automatic license plate readers for toll collection (transportation infrastructure tool), directly restricting a common transportation management method.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 92: Registered sex offenders prohibited from public office.

Wyoming's HB 92 prohibits individuals convicted of sex offenses from holding specific public offices. The bill bars registered sex offenders (as defined by Wyoming law) from running for or serving as school district trustees, community college board members, county/district attorneys, county commissioners, city/town governing body members, mayors, or county sheriffs. Election officials must refuse to certify ineligible candidates, and those already in office would be deemed vacant. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all offices filled on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBars sex offenders from public office to protect public safety and prevent reoffending in vulnerable roles, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBars sex offenders from school trustee/college board roles, enhancing student safety in educational governance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education