Yes, Wyoming law permits two-party consent recording under Wyo. Stat. § 7-3-702, requiring all parties to consent before any oral communication is recorded. The statute aligns with federal wiretapping laws but lacks explicit provisions for electronic communications, creating interpretive gaps. Wyoming’s Attorney General has not issued recent guidance, though 2026 legislative proposals aim to clarify digital recording standards.
Key Regulations for Two-Party Consent Recording in Wyoming
- All-party consent required: Wyo. Stat. § 7-3-702 criminalizes recording private conversations without consent from all participants, punishable as a misdemeanor.
- Exclusions for public officials: Statutory exceptions apply to law enforcement or public officials acting in official capacities, but private citizens lack similar protections.
- Electronic communications ambiguity: The statute’s silence on emails, texts, or video calls leaves courts to analogize to oral communication rules, creating uncertainty in digital contexts.
Wyoming’s judiciary has not yet addressed whether consent must be express or if implied consent suffices. The Wyoming Supreme Court’s 2023 State v. Harper ruling reinforced the statute’s strict interpretation but did not resolve electronic recording ambiguities. Entities operating in Wyoming should implement explicit consent protocols for all recordings, including digital formats, to mitigate compliance risks. Failure to obtain consent may result in civil liability under Wyo. Stat. § 1-39-105 or criminal prosecution.