Wyo. Stat. 6-1-206 (using AI to commit a crime is no defense)
Wyoming AI Criminal Liability / No-Defense Rule
Wyoming · Wyo. Stat. Ann. 6-1-206; 2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws (HB0102 / HEA 32)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2026
- Applies to
- Persons who commit criminal offenses facilitated by AI systems; a code-construction rule applied by courts.
- Enforced by
- Wyoming prosecutors and courts.
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.
Who is protected: The public generally (rule of criminal construction); ensures accountability for AI-assisted crimes.
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | March 6, 2026 |
| Citation | Wyo. Stat. Ann. 6-1-206; 2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws (HB0102 / HEA 32) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | consumer protection |
| Bill text | Wyoming House Bill HB0102 (2026), House Enrolled Act No. 32 |
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