AI Legislative Guide |
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USA, Utah |
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Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.
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Gavin Reese |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. Originally passed in the Utah Legislature as Utah Code §13-70-101 et seq (2024); now codified at Utah Code Ann. §13-72-101 et seq. Regulations relating to the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program found in Utah Admin. Code R166-72-1 et seq. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | 2026 Utah Legislature – significant legislative updates regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence for 2026:
2025
Other bills passed in 2025:
2024
Other bills passed in 2024:
In late 2023, the Utah State Bar issued guidance for the use of ChatGPT. Ethical considerations include the duty of communication and the client’s authority, duty of confidentiality, reasonableness of fees, and duty of competence and supervision. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | The Division of Consumer Protection, under the Department of Commerce. |
AI Legislative Guide
USA, Utah
(United States) Firm Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.Contributors Gavin Reese
Updated 15 May 2026Yes. Originally passed in the Utah Legislature as Utah Code §13-70-101 et seq (2024); now codified at Utah Code Ann. §13-72-101 et seq. Regulations relating to the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program found in Utah Admin. Code R166-72-1 et seq.
2026
Utah Legislature – significant legislative updates regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence for 2026:
- H.B. 320 OFFICE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY AMENDMENTS (2026)
This bill modifies provisions related to the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program. It clarifies definitions, expands the office’s duties, and adds mechanisms to temporarily mitigate regulatory barriers or clarify laws for AI technologies. The legislation aims to study risks and benefits, inform regulation, and encourage development while safeguarding consumers and public interests. It provides no new appropriations and becomes effective May 6, 2026.
UT 13-72-101, UT 13-72-201, UT 13-72-301. UT 13-72-304 - H.B. 273 CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY AMENDMENTS (2026)
This bill, known as the Balance Act aims to regulate and balance classroom technology use while integrating artificial intelligence standards into public education. It requires each local education area ("LEA") via the State Board of Education to create model policies for balanced technology use and AI use, emphasizing safety, effectiveness, and developmental appropriateness. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. LEAs must adopt by July 1, 2027, either the state model balanced technology policy or a compliant alternative with transparency, AI, and grade-level frameworks.
UT 53E-4-202, UT 53G-7-228, UT 53G-7-229. UT 53G-7-1401, UT 53G-7-1402, UT 53G-7-1403 - S.B. 256 IDENTITY PROTECTION MODIFICATIONS (2026)
This bill amends provisions related to libel and slander to address artificial intelligence and digitally manipulated content. Clarifies that defamation law applies to content created through artificial intelligence or other technological means. The law takes effect May 6, 2026
UT 45-2-3.5, UT 45-2-14, UT 45-3-2 to UT 45-3-7 - H.B. 276 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODIFICATIONS (2026)
The Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act. This bill enacts deepfake protections and requires AI operators to embed provenance data that will allow users to determine if an image was created or altered through the use of AI. The Act would be enforced by the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and sets a statewide framework effective January 1, 2027
UT 13-72b-101, UT 13-72b-201 to 205, UT 13-72b-301 to 306, UT 13-72b-401, UT 13-72c-101, UT 13-72B-201 to 203, UT 13-72c-301, UT 63A-16-215 - S.B. 319 HEALTH INSURANCE PREAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS (2026)
The law updates requirements for health insurance preauthorization decisions to include restrictions around the use of AI.
UT 31A-22-650, UT 63I-1-231 - H.B. 218 DIGITAL SKILLS AMENDMENTS (2026)
This law adds specific concepts around artificial intelligence to the state’s existing required course on digital skills for students in grade 7 and grade 8.
UT 53F-2-510, UT 53E-4-208 - S.B. 150 HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SCOPE OF PRACTICE AMENDMENTS (2026)
Amends provisions regarding healthcare practices regulated by the Utah Office of Professional Licensure Review and includes restrictions on the use of AI.
UT 13-1b-203, UT 13-1b-304, UT 13-1b-401 to 403
2025
- SB226s02 Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Amendments (2025)
This bill extends the repeal date of the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act to July 1, 2027. It requires disclosures when generative AI is used in consumer transactions and regulated services. It establishes liability for violations of consumer protection laws involving AI. It grants rulemaking and enforcement authority to the Division of Consumer Protection.
Other bills passed in 2025:
- HB452 Artificial Intelligence Amendments (2025)
This bill enacts the regulation of mental health chatbots that use AI. The Division of Consumer Protection has enforcement authority. - SB180 Law Enforcement Usage of Artificial Intelligence (2025)
Requires law enforcement to have an AI policy. The bill requires a disclaimer on police reports and records if they were created in whole or in part using AI. It also requires certification that the author has read and reviewed the report for accuracy. - SB332 Artificial Intelligence Revisions (2025)
This appears to be a companion bill to SB226, but I would need to listen to the committee hearings and floor debates to confirm that. It extends the repeal date of the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act to July 1, 2027. - SB271 Unauthorized Artificial Intelligence Impersonation Amendments (2025)
This bill modifies provisions relating to the unauthorized use of an individual’s personal identity, including use through AI. It expands the scope of abuse to include unauthorized “commercial use or simulated or artificially recreated personal identities” and prohibits the “distribution of technology designed for unauthorized creation of content using personal identities for commercial purposes.”
2024
- SB149 Artificial Intelligence Amendments (2024)
Utah enacted the first “generative AI” transparency law, SB149 Artificial Intelligence Amendments, effective May 1, 2024. The law was originally numbered as Utah Code §13-70-101 et seq. This bill established liability for the use of AI that violates consumer protection laws if not properly disclosed. It created the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, §13-70-201, within the Department of Commerce. It also established the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program to analyze and research AI technologies.
Disclosure requirements apply to any act administered and enforced by the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, such as telemarketing, charitable solicitations, etc. Disclosure requirements also apply to any person who provides services of a “regulated occupation” as defined in the Act, such as accountants, architects, healthcare professionals, etc. Those providing these types of services must disclose when they are interacting with or looking at material created by AI.
Failure to comply could result in fines up to $2500 and civil penalties up to $5000 per violation. The Act also provides a “safe harbor” for participants in the learning laboratory to test AI applications under the Program’s supervision. - Regulations R166-72-1 et seq. regarding the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program were published on June 1, 2024, with an effective date of July 9, 2024.
Other bills passed in 2024:
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- SB131 Information Technology Act Amendments (2024)
Relates to disclosures and penalties associated with the use of AI. - SB84 Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Amendments (2024)
Creates the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program - HB249 Utah Legal Personhood Amendments (2024)
Provides that a governmental entity may not grant or recognize “legal personhood” to AI.
- SB131 Information Technology Act Amendments (2024)
In late 2023, the Utah State Bar issued guidance for the use of ChatGPT. Ethical considerations include the duty of communication and the client’s authority, duty of confidentiality, reasonableness of fees, and duty of competence and supervision.
The Division of Consumer Protection, under the Department of Commerce.