Wyo. Stat. 1-1-143 (AI developers shielded from civil liability for others' misuse)
Wyoming AI Developer Civil Liability Limitation
Wyoming · Wyo. Stat. Ann. 1-1-143; 2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws (HB0102 / HEA 32)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2026
- Applies to
- A civil liability rule governing courts and litigants in damages actions.
- Enforced by
- Wyoming courts (civil litigation).
This Wyoming provision shields the developer of an AI system from civil damages when a different person uses that system to commit illegal acts or cause harm. The protection does not apply if the system was built knowing or intending that its primary purpose would be illegal or illicit activity.
Who is protected: Developers of artificial intelligence systems (as defined in W.S. 6-1-104).
Legal detail
Wyo. Stat. 1-1-143, created by 2026 HB0102 (House Enrolled Act No. 32), provides AI-system developers immunity from damages arising from another person's misuse, with an exception where the system was developed with knowledge or intent that its primary purpose would be illegal/illicit.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | March 6, 2026 |
| Citation | Wyo. Stat. Ann. 1-1-143; 2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws (HB0102 / HEA 32) |
| Topics | consumer protection |
| Bill text | Wyoming House Bill HB0102 (2026), House Enrolled Act No. 32 |
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