Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0181
Regulation on Biometric Data and License Plate Readers
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act prohibits governmental entities in Wyoming from using biometric data, geolocation data, and automatic license plate reader systems for identification purposes.
What it does
- Prohibits governmental entities from using biometric data to identify or verify a person's identity.
- Bans the use of geolocation data by governmental entities to track people or vehicles.
- Forbids governmental entities from using automatic license plate reader systems for identifying motor vehicles or collecting fees on highways.
- Prevents governmental entities from contracting with third-party vendors to perform any of the prohibited activities.
Who it affects
- Governmental entities in Wyoming
- Third-party vendors working with governmental entities
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It does allow law enforcement agencies to use biometric data and geolocation data under certain conditions, such as investigating violent felonies or locating missing persons.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Biometric data
- Data from a person's biological, physical or behavioral characteristics used to identify them.
- Geolocation data
- Information that identifies the specific location of a person or vehicle within 1750 feet using technology like GPS.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO