The bill introduces a new offense in Wyoming law known as "unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media." It defines synthetic media as any video or voice recording that is fully or partially generated by algorithms and appears to depict actual events. A person commits this offense if they knowingly distribute or make such media publicly available without the consent of the individual depicted, fail to display a clear notice identifying the media as synthetic, and intend to mislead others regarding the actions of the individual.
The penalties for this offense are classified as a misdemeanor, which may result in imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $750, or both. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.