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introduced · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 397: Courtroom Audiovisual Modifications

HB 397 requires Utah courts to provide free public livestreams of most open court proceedings through the Administrative Office of the Courts, making them accessible via court websites. It includes exceptions for cases involving safety risks, victim rights, minors, or privacy concerns, and mandates courts to find no "less restrictive alternative" before blocking a livestream. The bill also requires creating and preserving audiovisual recordings of all livestreams for public access on court websites for at least one year. These recordings must exclude protected content like juror identities, confidential communications, or sensitive exhibits. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates free public court livestreams via websites, expanding internet access for transparency and public access to judicial proceedings.90% confidence

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signed · Utah · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 182: Genetic Information Amendments

HB 182 prohibits Utah medical and genomic research facilities from using genetic sequencers or software developed by foreign adversaries (as defined by federal law) or storing genetic data within foreign adversary countries. It requires facilities to certify compliance with these rules by December 2028 and every decade thereafter, while banning remote access to non-public genetic data by entities in foreign adversary nations without written approval. Violations carry $10,000 fines per instance, enforced by the attorney general, who may also pursue civil actions for damages. The bill protects employees who report suspected violations to the attorney general from workplace retaliation. It takes effect January 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts foreign tech use for genetic data storage/access, enhancing privacy protections per bill's data security mandates90% confidence

passed both · Utah · House Mar 17, 2026

HJR 4: Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry

This is a non-binding resolution (HJR 4) from Utah's legislature urging Congress to take specific actions on prison security and inmate reentry. It requests Congress to support the 2025 Second Chance Reauthorization Act (to restore funding for reentry programs), expand affordable health care access for incarcerated individuals before release, pass the 2025 Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act, criminalize drone flights over prisons, and allow pilot programs to mitigate drone threats. The resolution does not appropriate funds or create new state laws, but highlights federal policy gaps using statistics on recidivism, contraband cell phones, and drone incidents. It directly addresses Congress, not Utah residents or state agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesResolution urges restoration of funding for reentry programs and healthcare access, aligning with funding essential services under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUrges funding for reentry programs (Second Chance Act), healthcare access pre-release, and drone security to reduce recidivism and improve inmate reentry outcomes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly urges expanding affordable healthcare access for incarcerated individuals before release, aligns with Medicaid support in subjects95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly requests passage of Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act and drone security measures to enhance prison cybersecurity, directly advancing technology regulation for security purposes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Emerging Technology

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signed · Utah · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 276: Artificial Intelligence Modifications

HB 276 creates Utah's "Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act" to address non-consensual AI-generated intimate images. It directly affects platforms and services that let users create such images (called "generation services"), requiring them to obtain and verify explicit consent from the person depicted before distributing any AI-generated intimate image. The bill mandates platforms to implement verification systems, disclose provenance data for AI content, and follow notice-and-takedown procedures for violations. It establishes civil liability for damages, including actual losses and attorney fees, enforced by Utah's Division of Consumer Protection.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates consent verification and disclosure for AI-generated intimate images, protecting user privacy and preventing non-consensual use under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

signed · Utah · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 320: Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments

HB 320 amends Utah's existing Artificial Intelligence Policy framework by clarifying definitions (like "artificial intelligence" and "regulatory mitigation agreement"), updating the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy's duties, and modifying the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program. The bill establishes a structured process for AI companies to test new technologies under temporary regulatory flexibility (via "regulatory mitigation agreements") while requiring them to report findings and safeguard consumer data. It directly affects state agencies managing AI regulation, AI developers participating in the Learning Laboratory, and Utah consumers through future policy guidance. The Office must annually report program outcomes and policy recommendations to the legislature, with no new funding requested.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes structured testing process for AI with regulatory flexibility, enabling innovation while requiring reporting to ensure oversight within AI development framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

signed · Utah · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 408: Data Sharing Amendments

HB 408 requires social media platforms to let users transfer portions of their personal data - including connections, content, and interactions - to other platforms within five business days. It mandates real-time data sharing when users switch services, requires explicit user consent before sharing comments or interactions during transfers, and protects platforms from penalties for temporary technical issues if they make good-faith fixes. The bill clarifies that platforms must provide data in a portable, usable format but exempts them from sharing internal algorithms, derived data, or proprietary formats that lack industry standards. This directly affects Utah social media users and platforms operating in the state, focusing on user control over their digital data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates user data portability, explicit consent for transfers, and strengthens privacy protections for social media users, aligning with consumer data control and privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

introduced · Utah · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 173: Cryptocurrency Amendments

SB 173 regulates virtual currency kiosks (physical terminals for buying/selling cryptocurrency with cash) in Utah. It requires operators to obtain money transmitter licenses, limits daily transactions to $1,000 per customer (or $2,000 for new customers), caps transaction fees at 3%, and mandates clear fraud warnings about irreversible transactions. Operators must provide detailed disclosures, including exchange rates and transaction hashes, and display customer service contact information. The law takes effect May 6, 2026, and enforcement falls to the attorney general under Utah’s consumer protection laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates crypto kiosks with consumer protections like fraud warnings and transaction disclosures, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 286: Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments

HB 286, the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments, requires developers of large "frontier AI models" (those trained with massive computing power and used by over 1 million people monthly, especially in chatbots interacting with minors) to create and publish public safety and child protection plans. It mandates developers to summarize risk assessments for these models, report serious safety incidents to Utah's Office of AI Policy, and prohibits false claims about risks. The bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees reporting safety concerns and creates a dedicated fund to enforce these requirements. These changes directly affect major AI developers, focusing on transparency around risks of serious harm to people or property.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI transparency, safety plans, and incident reporting to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations for technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Utah · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 357: Amendments to Motor Vehicle Data Privacy

HB 357 updates Utah's privacy law to cover data collected by motor vehicles. It requires car manufacturers to add privacy controls in vehicles, exempts safety data (like speed or braking) from needing driver consent, and mandates the Motor Vehicle Division to inform drivers about their privacy rights. The law directly affects car manufacturers and applies to personal data collected from drivers through their vehicles. This creates new transparency requirements for vehicle data while allowing safety-related information to be used without explicit permission.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates privacy controls for vehicle data, strengthening consumer privacy protections in automotive technology per Data and Cyber Security subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

signed · Utah · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 319: Electronic Records Amendments

HB 319 allows Utah counties to accept digitally authenticated documents (like e-signatures) instead of traditional notarized documents for recording. It requires counties to get approval from the State Archives before implementation, ensuring digital records meet security, retention, and preservation standards. The bill establishes that digitally authenticated records have the same legal standing as notarized documents when all requirements are met. This directly affects county recorders, document creators (such as real estate agents), and anyone submitting records to county offices. The law makes no changes to funding or fees but updates state code to reflect electronic record standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables digital records with security standards, granting legal equivalence to notarized documents, promoting electronic transactions in government processes.90% confidence