Wyoming Consent Requirements
What consent you need before calling or texting consumers in Wyoming
One-to-One Consent Required for Some Channels
Consent obtained from a lead generator or shared with multiple sellers is NOT valid in Wyoming for affected channels. You must obtain consent specifically naming your company.
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Level | One-to-One | ATDS Broader | Checkbox Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Call | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
| SMS | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
| AI Voice | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Not Sufficient |
| Prerecorded | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
| Ringless Voicemail | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Not Sufficient |
| MMS | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
| Fax | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
Channel Details
Voice Call
Notes
Manual cold calling is permitted in WY with telemarketer registration ($10,000 bond), federal DNC scrubbing, and calling hour compliance. No state DNC list — federal list only. No private right of action under WY consumer protection law — AG enforcement only. Federal TCPA remains the primary litigation risk.
ATDS Definition
Wyoming does not define ATDS independently. Defaults to federal post-Duguid standard.
Exemptions
EBR, prior consent, licensed professionals exempt from registration.
Statute
Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-301 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. § 227
SMS
Notes
Wyoming has no state-specific SMS statute. Federal TCPA governs. No private right of action at the state level — federal TCPA is the sole litigation mechanism for unwanted texts.
ATDS Definition
No WY-specific ATDS definition for SMS. Federal TCPA post-Duguid standard applies.
Exemptions
EBR exemption may apply to transactional messages.
Statute
Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-302; 47 U.S.C. § 227
AI Voice
Notes
AI-generated voice calls treated as artificial/prerecorded under FCC February 2024 ruling. Prior express written consent required. Wyoming has no specific AI voice law. Federal rules govern.
ATDS Definition
No WY-specific AI voice regulation. Federal TCPA and FCC February 2024 declaratory ruling apply.
Statute
Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-302; 47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC Declaratory Ruling Feb 2024
Prerecorded
Notes
Wyoming requires prior consent for prerecorded solicitation. AG enforcement with up to $10,000 per violation. Telemarketing fraud involving prerecorded calls can be charged as a felony.
ATDS Definition
Prerecorded solicitation calls require prior consent. Must disconnect promptly when called party hangs up.
Exemptions
Prior consent and EBR provide exemptions.
Statute
Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-302; 47 U.S.C. § 227
Ringless Voicemail
Notes
Ringless voicemail not addressed by Wyoming law. FCC treats RVM as calls requiring prior express written consent for marketing. Federal TCPA governs.
ATDS Definition
No WY-specific regulation. FCC treats RVM drops as calls under the TCPA.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC rulings on ringless voicemail
MMS
Notes
MMS treated identically to SMS under federal TCPA. No separate WY state-level MMS statute.
ATDS Definition
No WY-specific MMS regulation. Federal TCPA applies same as SMS.
Exemptions
Same exemptions as SMS.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
Fax
Notes
Wyoming has no state-level junk fax statute. Federal TCPA and Junk Fax Prevention Act govern.
ATDS Definition
Federal Junk Fax Prevention Act and TCPA apply. No WY-specific fax statute.
Exemptions
EBR provides exemption under federal law.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(C); Junk Fax Prevention Act
What Counts as Valid Consent
Recipient must have previously expressed willingness to receive calls/texts. Oral consent typically sufficient.
Written consent required — electronic (checkbox, signature) or signed paper. Must be clear and conspicuous. Cannot be a precondition of purchase.
Universal rule: Consent must be freely given — it cannot be a condition of purchasing a product or service. Bundled consent (buried in terms of service) is not valid for TCPA purposes.
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