AI disclosure laws in Utah
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Utah need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Yes. Utah has 2 AI disclosure laws in force: Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (SB 149, as amended by SB 226 and SB 332); Utah Mental Health Chatbot Law (HB 452). 1 more is enacted and starting later: Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
Who it covers
Suppliers using generative AI in consumer transactions with people in Utah; people in Department of Commerce regulated occupations when AI use is high-risk.
What to disclose
Disclosure that the person is interacting with generative AI, not a human. Prominent disclosure for high-risk use in a regulated occupation.
Penalties
Administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation, plus court-ordered remedies; up to $5,000 per violation for violating an administrative or court order.
Who it covers
Suppliers of a chatbot that talks with Utah users like a licensed therapist would, and that the supplier represents, or a reasonable person would believe, can provide therapy or help manage or treat mental health conditions.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the chatbot is an AI technology and not a human.
Penalties
Up to $2,500 per violation, plus court-ordered remedies; up to $5,000 per violation for violating an administrative or court order.
Full details and sources for Utah Mental Health Chatbot Law (HB 452)
Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276)
Starts 2027-01-01Who it covers
Makers of generative AI systems with over 1M monthly visitors or users; large online platforms with over 2M monthly users; capture device manufacturers.
What to disclose
A latent disclosure in AI-created or substantially modified images, video and audio, with the time and date, and digital signatures that can show AI use or the other detail § 13-72c-203 lists, as far as technically feasible and reasonable. Platforms must tell users when provenance data is available.
Penalties
Administrative fines or court fines up to $2,500 per violation, plus injunctions, disgorgement and the state's fees and costs; up to $5,000 per violation of an administrative or court order.
Full details and sources for Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276)
Federal rules that also apply in Utah
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: Section 5 bans deceptive acts and practices in commerce.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
Questions businesses ask
Does Utah require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Yes. Utah has 2 AI disclosure laws in force: Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (SB 149, as amended by SB 226 and SB 332); Utah Mental Health Chatbot Law (HB 452). 1 more is enacted and starting later: Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
When does Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276) take effect?
Utah Digital Content Provenance Standards Act (HB 276) (Utah Code ch. 13-72c (HB 276, Laws of Utah 2026, ch. 352)) takes effect 2027-01-01. A latent disclosure in AI-created or substantially modified images, video and audio, with the time and date, and digital signatures that can show AI use or the other detail § 13-72c-203 lists, as far as technically feasible and reasonable. Platforms must tell users when provenance data is available.
What happens if a business in Utah doesn't disclose AI?
Under Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (SB 149, as amended by SB 226 and SB 332): Administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation, plus court-ordered remedies; up to $5,000 per violation for violating an administrative or court order. Enforced by Utah Division of Consumer Protection..
How can a business in Utah show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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