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HB 91

Ban on government social scoring with AI.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karlee Provenza and 2 co-sponsors

Wyoming would ban state government use of AI systems that assign social scores to individuals based on behavior or characteristics.

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Bill Summary · HB 91

Legislative bill overview

HB 91 would prohibit Wyoming government agencies from using artificial intelligence systems to create, maintain, or deploy "social scores" that rate or rank individuals based on their behavior, activities, or characteristics. The bill appears designed to prevent government adoption of systems similar to China's social credit system, which assigns scores affecting citizens' access to services and opportunities.

Why is this important

As AI adoption accelerates in government administration, this bill addresses growing concerns about algorithmic surveillance and discrimination. Such systems could restrict individuals' access to public benefits, employment, or services based on opaque scoring criteria, raising fundamental fairness and due process questions. Wyoming would be among the first states to explicitly restrict this technology if passed.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: "Social scoring" may be interpreted broadly or narrowly—does it cover credit scores, background checks, risk assessment tools used in criminal justice, or public health metrics?
  • Legitimate use exceptions: The bill may need to specify whether certain government functions (fraud detection, resource allocation, public safety assessment) constitute prohibited scoring
  • Federal vs. state authority: Conflicts could arise if federal agencies use such systems within Wyoming or if federal funding conditions require algorithmic assessment tools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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