Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 181: Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation.
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- Passed one chamber
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Plain-language summary
HB 181 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Biometric data and license plate readers-regulation. Primary sponsor: Daniel Singh (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 14, 2026): H Did not Consider for Introduction.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; prohibiting governmental entities from using biometric data to identify a person or verify a person's identity; prohibiting governmental entities from using geolocation data to identify the location of a person or motor vehicle; prohibiting governmental entities from using automatic license plate reader systems to identify motor vehicles or collect fees on highways; prohibiting governmental entities from contracting with third party vendors to use biometric data, geolocation data and automatic license plate reader systems; requiring governmental entities to adopt policies as specified; providing exceptions; providing a civil cause of action; amending the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Singh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Ocean Andrew | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Bob Ide | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Laura Pearson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Karlee Provenza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Chris Rothfuss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H Did not Consider for Introduction
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned