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Utah
Utah relies on a light-touch AI Policy Act (generative-AI disclosure in consumer and regulated-occupation settings, plus a state 'Learning Lab' sandbox) and a mental-health-chatbot law; 2026 bills on AI transparency and companion chatbots failed after White House opposition.
In force (2)
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Utah AI Policy Act
Requires disclosure of generative AI use in consumer transactions when a consumer asks, and proactive disclosure in 'high-risk' interactions and in regulated occupations (e.g. health, legal, financial advice); makes companies liable under consumer-protection law for their generative AI's statements. Creates the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and an AI 'Learning Lab' that can grant regulatory mitigation agreements.
In forceEffective 1 May 2024 -
Utah mental-health chatbot law
Regulates generative-AI 'mental health chatbots': requires clear disclosures that the user is talking to AI, bans selling or sharing users' individually identifiable health information, restricts advertising during conversations, and sets documentation and written-policy expectations. Suppliers that maintain the required documentation and file a compliant written policy with the Division of Consumer Protection gain an affirmative defense to claims of unlicensed practice of mental health therapy.
In forceEffective 7 May 2025
What the rules require
Obligation types found across Utah's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.
| Transparency to users | Utah AI Policy Act, Utah mental-health chatbot law | |
| Data governance | Utah mental-health chatbot law | |
| Regulatory sandbox | Utah AI Policy Act | |
| Consumer rights | Utah mental-health chatbot law | |
| Penalties | Utah AI Policy Act |
Timeline
- Utah mental-health chatbot lawTook effect
- Utah AI Policy ActTook effect