SB 177 Utah Senate · 2026 General Session

Product Pricing Amendments

SB 177 requires businesses using algorithmic pricing (where prices change based on a consumer's personal data) to include a specific disclaimer when setting or displaying those prices. It directly affects suppliers - such as retailers or service providers - that regularly use algorithms to adjust prices for goods or services. The bill defines "algorithmic pricing" and makes it a deceptive practice to fail to provide the required disclaimer, as outlined in amended Utah Code Sections 13-11-3 and 13-11-4. This policy change mandates clear disclosure to consumers about algorithm-driven pricing without introducing new funding or broad regulatory changes.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Introduced Substitute #1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was significantly rewritten to expand its scope from a single deceptive practice clause to a comprehensive 'Algorithmic Pricing Act.' The new version adds specific exemptions for loyalty and promotional programs, designates the Division of Consumer Protection as the primary enforcer, and introduces a public registry for violators. Additionally, the effective dates were altered to create a staggered implementation schedule.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a narrow provision within the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act to a standalone chapter (Chapter 82) that establishes a new 'Algorithmic Pricing Act' and integrates it into the Division of Consumer Protection's enforcement duties.
REQUIREMENT

Added a specific exemption stating that the required algorithmic pricing disclaimer does not apply to loyalty, rewards, or promotional programs.

ENFORCEMENT

Explicitly assigned enforcement authority to the Division of Consumer Protection and authorized the creation of a public list identifying violators of the new chapter.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective dates and superseded dates for the bill, establishing a new timeline where the act becomes effective May 6, 2026, and is superseded July 1, 2026.

SCOPE

Elevated the subject matter from a single amendment to a full chapter titled the 'Algorithmic Pricing Act,' creating a distinct legal framework for algorithmic pricing.

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Total actions
22
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules/ substituted [Senate Rules Committee]
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [Senate Business and Labor Committee]
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Not Considered [Senate Business and Labor Committee]
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Not Considered [Senate Business and Labor Committee]
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Business and Labor Committee]
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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