Wyoming Deepfake Laws: AI Images, Voice Cloning & Penalties (2026)

Wyoming prohibits nonconsensual deepfakes in the sexual/intimate context under two statutes. Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306 has covered AI-generated intimate images since 2021. HB 102 (signed March 7, 2026) added Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307, in force since July 1, 2026, creating new felonies for nonconsensual synthetic sexual material and AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Wyoming has no election-deepfake statute and no voice-cloning right-of-publicity law.

Is It Illegal to Make a Deepfake of Someone in Wyoming?

It depends on the category of deepfake and whether you share it. Wyoming targets nonconsensual sexual deepfakes but leaves other categories largely unaddressed by state law.

For sexual or intimate deepfakes involving adults, disclosure without consent is illegal under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306. The statute expressly includes "computer generated image" in its definition of "image," which means AI-generated intimate depictions are covered even if no real photograph of the person exists. The law focuses on knowing, nonconsensual disclosure rather than mere creation.

For AI-generated child sexual abuse material, the existing sexual exploitation statute (Wyo. Stat. 6-4-303) already covers computer-generated images indistinguishable from real minors. HB 102 (2026) strengthened and expanded those protections effective July 1, 2026.

What is NOT covered by Wyoming state law: deepfakes used in political campaigns or elections (no statute), voice cloning for commercial or artistic purposes (no right-of-publicity law), and non-sexual deepfakes used for harassment, fraud, or impersonation (addressed only through general criminal statutes like Wyoming's fraud and impersonation laws, if applicable).

For the Deepfake & AI Voice Cloning Laws by State overview, Wyoming ranks as a state with partial coverage: strong on sexual deepfakes, absent on elections and voice.

Sexual and Intimate Deepfakes

Wyoming's primary tool against sexual deepfakes is Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306, enacted through the 2021 session. The statute prohibits a person 18 or older from knowingly disclosing an intimate image of another person when the depicted person had a reasonable expectation of privacy and did not expressly consent to the disclosure. The prosecution must also prove intent: the discloser acted to humiliate, harm, harass, threaten or coerce the person, or for the sexual gratification or arousal of any person.

The statute's definition of "image" covers "a photograph, film, videotape, recording, digital file or any other recording, including a computer generated image that purports to represent an identifiable person." That phrase "computer generated image" is the deepfake hook: Wyoming does not require a real photograph to be manipulated; an entirely AI-generated image of a real, identifiable person qualifies.

Penalties under 6-4-306 are a misdemeanor: up to one year of imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, or both. The statute contains no enhanced felony tier for repeat offenses; every violation carries the same misdemeanor penalty range.

Since July 1, 2026, Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307, added by HB 102 (signed by Governor Mark Gordon on March 7, 2026), has created a standalone offense for the unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material. This is a felony on the first offense, carrying up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000; a second or subsequent conviction carries up to 12 years.

"Synthetic sexual material" is a defined term. Wyo. Stat. 6-4-301(a)(vii) describes it as material that has been "created, altered or manipulated through the use of an artificial intelligence system or another digital method to realistically depict the intimate parts of a specific person." That definition is what makes 6-4-307 a deepfake statute: it reaches material an AI system generated from scratch, not only an edited photograph.

The statute sets out three separate ways to commit the offense, and only the first carries a harm element. Under 6-4-307(a)(i), a person commits the offense by knowingly distributing, transmitting or otherwise making available synthetic sexual material that realistically depicts an identifiable person without that person's knowledge or consent, while knowing the material was created or altered without consent and in circumstances where the depicted person had a reasonable expectation of privacy, and where the distribution causes or is intended to cause harm to that person.

Under 6-4-307(a)(ii), a person also commits the offense by promoting synthetic sexual material on an internet website, social media website or other digital platform knowing the character and content of the material. This prong requires no proof of harm and no distribution by the defendant, which makes it considerably broader than the distribution offense.

Under 6-4-307(a)(iii), intentionally threatening to distribute synthetic sexual material depicting a person's intimate parts exposed or engaged in sexual conduct, without consent, in order to obtain a benefit is also an offense, whether the benefit is sought in return for not disclosing the material or in connection with the threatened disclosure (sextortion). Anyone receiving that kind of threat, whether the image is real or AI-generated, can follow the steps in our sextortion guide: stop responding, do not pay, keep the messages and report it.

Consent is not a shield for the person who spreads the material. Under 6-4-307(b), it is not a defense that the depicted person created or consented to the creation of the material, nor that the depicted person voluntarily transmitted it to the defendant. Subsection (d) carves out platforms: nothing in the act imposes liability on interactive computer services as defined in 47 U.S.C. 230(f)(2), or on information services or telecommunications services as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153, for content provided by another person. Wyoming's new offense therefore runs against the people who create, share and promote the material, not against the services carrying it.

The 2026 law is specifically aimed at synthetic and AI-generated content in a way that 6-4-306 was not designed to address head-on.

For minors, HB 102 also amended Wyo. Stat. 6-4-303 (sexual exploitation of a child) to add new AI-CSAM offenses: knowingly using an AI system to generate or create child pornography is a felony carrying 5 to 12 years and a $10,000 fine, and possessing child pornography known to have been generated by an AI system is a felony carrying up to 10 years and a $10,000 fine. A newly created Wyo. Stat. 6-4-308 bans developing or distributing AI tools designed to produce child pornography, a felony carrying up to 10 years.

If no Wyoming state law applied, the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12) would still reach adults. That law makes it a federal crime to knowingly publish nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including "digital forgeries" (deepfakes), and requires platforms to remove flagged content within 48 hours of victim notice.

Election and Political Deepfakes

Wyoming has no enacted law specifically targeting deepfakes in elections or political campaigns as of August 2026.

The legislature considered SF 51 in 2024, which would have prohibited sharing synthetic media with intent to mislead about a real person's appearance, actions, or speech. The bill passed the Senate 17-7 but died in a House committee amid First Amendment concerns about restricting political speech.

This gap is not unique to Wyoming. Election-deepfake laws in other states face ongoing constitutional scrutiny: a California statute (AB 2839) was struck down and permanently enjoined by a federal court in August 2025 on First Amendment grounds (Kohls v. Bonta). Political deepfakes in Wyoming remain governed only by existing defamation law and federal election regulations.

Wyoming AI laws covering broader AI governance are addressed in the companion page on Wyoming AI Laws, which covers HB 102's additional provisions on AI criminal liability and AI developer civil liability that also took effect July 1, 2026.

AI Voice Cloning and Digital Likeness

Wyoming has no state law specifically protecting against unauthorized AI voice cloning or AI replicas of a person's likeness outside the sexual-content context.

Tennessee's ELVIS Act (Tenn. Code Ann. 47-25-1101 et seq., effective July 1, 2024) is the national reference point: it extends the right of publicity to a person's voice, expressly covering AI simulations. Wyoming has not enacted a comparable right-of-publicity expansion.

In Wyoming, right-of-publicity claims for AI voice clones would need to rely on common-law appropriation of name or likeness, which typically requires commercial use. Non-commercial voice clones used to harass, impersonate, or defame would need to be addressed under Wyoming's general criminal statutes (criminal harassment, criminal impersonation) or through civil tort claims, depending on the facts.

The proposed federal NO FAKES Act (S.4591, 119th Congress) would create a federal right of publicity covering AI voice and likeness replicas, but it has not passed either chamber as of August 2026 and is not law.

For data-related AI harms, Wyoming's data privacy framework is covered in the Wyoming Data Privacy Laws article.

Federal Law That Applies in Wyoming

Several federal laws fill gaps in Wyoming's state coverage:

TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12): Signed May 19, 2025. Makes it a federal crime to knowingly publish nonconsensual intimate visual depictions of adults or minors, expressly including AI-generated "digital forgeries." Penalties reach 2 years in prison for adults and 3 years for cases involving minors. Platforms must remove content within 48 hours of a victim's notice; the FTC enforces the removal obligation. The compliance deadline for platforms was May 19, 2026.

Federal CSAM law (18 U.S.C. 2256): Covers computer-generated and AI-generated images "indistinguishable" from a real minor. No First Amendment defense exists for such material. This applies in Wyoming regardless of any state-law gap.

FCC AI-Robocall Ruling (FCC 24-17, 2024): AI-generated voices in robocalls are "artificial" under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 227), making AI voice-clone calls to phones without prior express written consent illegal nationwide, including in Wyoming.

FTC Impersonation Rule (16 CFR Part 461): Prohibits deceptive impersonation of government entities and businesses using AI voice cloning or other means. The individual-impersonation extension remains an unfinished rulemaking.

DEFIANCE Act (S.1837, 119th Congress): Would create a federal civil cause of action for deepfake victims with liquidated damages of $150,000 ($250,000 if the conduct involved actual or attempted sexual assault, stalking, or harassment). The Senate passed it by unanimous consent on January 13, 2026, but it awaits House action and is not yet law as of August 2026.

NO FAKES Act (S.4591, 119th Congress): Would create a federal voice and likeness right against unauthorized AI replicas. Not law as of August 2026.

What Victims Can Do

A Wyoming victim of a sexual or intimate deepfake has several avenues.

For criminal enforcement, victims can report to local law enforcement, who can charge under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306 for nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images (including AI-generated depictions). Since July 1, 2026, prosecutors can also charge under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307 for nonconsensual synthetic sexual material, which carries felony-level penalties and reaches promotion of the material on a website or platform as well as distribution of it. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation handles cyber crimes at the state level.

For federal enforcement, victims can report to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) for potential TAKE IT DOWN Act violations. The FTC has enforcement authority over platforms that fail the 48-hour removal obligation.

For platform removal, the TAKE IT DOWN Act gives victims the right to demand takedown within 48 hours. Victims can also use individual platform reporting tools and may request removal through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for content involving minors.

For civil remedies, Wyoming's 6-4-306 is primarily criminal and does not create an explicit private right of action in its text. Victims may pursue civil claims under common-law invasion of privacy or intentional infliction of emotional distress theories. If the DEFIANCE Act passes federally, it would add a direct civil remedy with substantial liquidated damages.

For recording-law context, Wyoming's one-party consent rule and related privacy protections are covered in Wyoming Recording Laws.

Penalties at a Glance

Disclaimer: This page provides general legal information about Wyoming deepfake and AI image laws. It is not legal advice. Laws in this area change quickly, and the 2026 statutes are newly enacted. If you are a victim of a deepfake or face a legal matter involving AI-generated content, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to make a deepfake of someone in Wyoming?

Creating a sexual or intimate deepfake of an identifiable person is illegal in Wyoming if you disclose it without that person's consent (Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306). Since July 1, 2026, distributing or promoting nonconsensual synthetic sexual material has also been a felony under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307. Making a non-sexual deepfake for satire or other purposes is generally not prohibited by Wyoming state law, though federal law and common-law tort claims may apply depending on the facts.

Is deepfake porn a crime in Wyoming?

Yes. Under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306, knowingly disclosing an AI-generated intimate or sexual image of an identifiable person without consent, with intent to harm the person or for sexual gratification, is a misdemeanor. Since July 1, 2026, Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307 has made this a felony carrying up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and it separately reaches promoting synthetic sexual material on a website or platform even without proof of harm. The federal TAKE IT DOWN Act (signed May 2025) also applies and authorizes federal prosecution.

Can I sue someone for a deepfake in Wyoming?

Wyoming's main deepfake statute (6-4-306) is primarily criminal and does not explicitly create a private civil right of action. However, a victim may be able to pursue a civil lawsuit under common-law theories such as invasion of privacy or intentional infliction of emotional distress. The federal DEFIANCE Act would add a federal civil remedy with liquidated damages of $150,000; it passed the Senate in January 2026 but still awaits House action as of August 2026.

Are AI voice clones illegal in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no specific state law against AI voice cloning outside of the sexual-content context. Using an AI voice clone to impersonate someone with intent to defraud could fall under Wyoming's general criminal impersonation or fraud statutes. The FCC ruling (FCC 24-17, 2024) makes AI voice-clone robocalls illegal nationwide, including in Wyoming. The proposed federal NO FAKES Act would add broader protection, but it has not been enacted as of August 2026.

Does Wyoming have an election deepfake law?

No. Wyoming has no enacted law targeting deepfakes used in political campaigns or elections. A 2024 bill (SF 51) that would have prohibited misleading synthetic media died in the legislature over First Amendment concerns. Political deepfakes in Wyoming are addressed only by existing defamation law and federal election regulations.

What is the TAKE IT DOWN Act and does it apply in Wyoming?

Yes, it applies in Wyoming. The TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12) was signed into federal law on May 19, 2025. It makes it a federal crime to publish nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, expressly including AI-generated deepfakes (called 'digital forgeries' in the statute). Platforms must remove flagged content within 48 hours of victim notice. Penalties are up to 2 years in prison for adult victims and 3 years when minors are involved.

What does Wyoming's 2026 HB 102 law do for deepfakes?

HB 102, signed by Governor Mark Gordon on March 7, 2026, took effect July 1, 2026 and created several new felonies. Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307 criminalizes distributing nonconsensual synthetic sexual material with intent to cause harm, promoting such material on a website or platform, and threatening to distribute it to obtain a benefit. Amendments to 6-4-303 and the new 6-4-308 add AI-CSAM offenses, including using AI to generate child pornography and developing or distributing AI tools designed to produce child sexual abuse material. Penalties reach 5 to 12 years in prison for using AI to generate child pornography and up to 10 years plus a $10,000 fine for the other offenses.

What should I do if I am a victim of a sexual deepfake in Wyoming?

Report to Wyoming local law enforcement or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for state charges under Wyo. Stat. 6-4-306 or Wyo. Stat. 6-4-307, which has been in force since July 1, 2026. Report to the FBI's IC3 for federal investigation under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Demand platform removal using the platform's reporting tools; federal law now requires 48-hour takedowns. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney about civil remedies, which may include invasion of privacy or emotional-distress claims under state common law.