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AI Summary
WY HB0181 regulates biometric data and license plate readers, prohibiting certain uses and requiring compliance with specified policies.
Business Impact
If you operate in Wyoming and use biometric data or license plate readers, you must implement required policies by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation with compliance requirements. — Track this WY bill at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits governmental entities from using biometric data for identification or verification.
- Bans the use of geolocation data to identify the location of individuals or vehicles.
- Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader systems by governmental entities.
- Prohibits contracts with third-party vendors for the use of biometric, geolocation, and license plate data unless they comply with specified policies.
- Establishes a civil cause of action for violations, allowing affected individuals to sue for damages and seek injunctive relief.
- Provides for making conforming amendments to the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, ensuring consistency with the new regulations, including liability limitations.
- Includes definitions to clarify terms used.
- Prohibits governmental entities from collecting fees on highways using automatic license plate reader systems.
- Provides for an effective date.
Latest Legislative Action
Did not Consider for Introduction
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 32)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Appropriations | Primary |
| Barlow | Primary |
| Coal/Mineral Bankruptcies | Primary |
| Larsen | Primary |
| Larsen, L | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0 ·
Feb 24, 2025
30 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0 ·
Feb 20, 2025
4 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0 ·
Feb 6, 2025
61 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt policies regarding the use of biometric and geolocation data.
Who: All governmental entities in Wyoming.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Civil cause of action for violations.
Who: All governmental entities in Wyoming.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Civil cause of action for violations.
Cease use of automatic license plate reader systems.
Who: All governmental entities in Wyoming.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Civil cause of action for violations.
Who: All governmental entities in Wyoming.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Civil cause of action for violations.
Full Legal Analysis
Enhanced with gpt-4o & verified with gpt-4o. Previous score: 85%. The bill amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to align with new regulations, detailing prohibitions on biometric data, geolocation data, and license plate readers. It establishes a civil cause of action for violations, allowing individuals affected by unauthorized data use to sue for damages and seek injunctive relief. Additionally, it prohibits governmental entities from using automatic license plate reader systems to collect fees on highways. The bill also prohibits contracting with third-party vendors unless they comply with specified policies and provides for an effective date.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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