Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 320 — Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 18, 2026.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill HB 320 makes adjustments to the responsibilities of the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and updates a few sections of the law. Notably, it renumbers certain sections for clarity, removes a specific section related to participation in an artificial intelligence learning laboratory, and clarifies language regarding who is recognized as relevant in the industry. These changes are important as they streamline the regulatory framework and reflect a more focused approach to managing artificial intelligence policies in the state.

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H 13-72-401, (Renumbered from 13-72-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter B 186) .
13-72-401, (Renumbered from 13-72-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186) 13-72-402, (Renumbered from 13-72-303, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186) H.B.
13-72-402, (Renumbered from 13-72-303, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 2 186) 0 13-72-403, (Renumbered from 13-72-305, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186) REPEALS:
320 Enrolled Copy 13-72-403, (Renumbered from 13-72-305, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186) REPEALS:
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13-72-304, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
320 02-05 14:30 13-72-304, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 186 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
(12) "Joint interpretation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or governmental entity that clarifies the application of a provision of state law or rule to artificial intelligence technology.
(12) "Joint interpretation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or governmental entity that clarifies the application of a provision - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
320 of state law or rule to artificial intelligence technology.
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[(8)] (14) "Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.
320 [(8)] (14) "Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.
(2) The executive director of the department shall appoint a director to oversee the management and operations of the office.
(2) The executive director of the department shall appoint a director to oversee the - 3 - H.B.
320 Enrolled Copy management and operations of the office.
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(b) consult with businesses and other stakeholders in the state about potential regulatory proposals;
320 02-05 14:30 (b) consult with businesses and other stakeholders in the state about potential regulatory proposals;
(c) evaluate the effectiveness and viability of current, potential, or proposed regulation on artificial intelligence technologies with artificial intelligence companies;
(c) evaluate the effectiveness and viability of current, potential, or proposed regulation - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
320 on artificial intelligence technologies with artificial intelligence companies;
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(3)(a) The office shall periodically set a learning agenda for the learning laboratory that establishes the specific areas of artificial intelligence policy the office intends to study.
320 (3)(a) The office shall periodically set a learning agenda for the learning laboratory that establishes the specific areas of artificial intelligence policy the office intends to study.
[(ii)] (iii) relevant industries[industry leaders];
[(ii)] (iii) [industry leaders] relevant industries;
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(1) A participant who uses or wants to utilize an artificial intelligence technology in the state may apply for a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement according to criteria and procedures outlined by the office by rule made under Section 13-72-201.
320 02-05 14:30 (1) A participant who uses or wants to utilize an artificial intelligence technology in the state may apply for a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement according to criteria and procedures outlined by the office by rule made under Section 13-72-201.
[(7)] (8)(a) The office may [remove a participant] terminate a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement at any time and for any reason, and the participant does not have an expectation of a property right or license to participate in the learning laboratory.
[(7)] (8)(a) The office may [remove a participant] terminate a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement at any time and for any reason, and the - 6 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(b) A participant [demonstrating] using or deploying an artificial intelligence technology - 6 - 02-05 14:30 H.B.
320 participant does not have an expectation of a property right or license to participate in the learning laboratory.
320 that violates legal or regulatory requirements or the terms of [the participation agreement ] a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement may be immediately removed from further participation and subject to all applicable civil and criminal penalties.
(b) A participant [demonstrating] using or deploying an artificial intelligence technology that violates legal or regulatory requirements or the terms of [the participation agreement ] a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement may be immediately removed from further participation and subject to all applicable civil and criminal penalties.
(2) To evaluate whether [an applicant] a participant meets eligibility criteria to [receive] obtain a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement, the office may consult with relevant agencies, governmental entities, and outside experts regarding the application.
(2) To evaluate whether [an applicant] a participant meets eligibility criteria to [receive] obtain a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement, the office may consult with relevant agencies, governmental entities, and outside experts regarding - 7 - H.B.
320 Enrolled Copy the application.
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[13-72-305] 13-72-403 .
320 02-05 14:30 [13-72-305] 13-72-403 .
243a Ĥ→ (4) The office may grant up to two extensions for any regulatory mitigation or 243b joint interpretation agreement.
(4) The office may grant up to two extensions for any regulatory mitigation or joint interpretation agreement.
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Section 7.
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  13. Senate/ uncircled

  14. Senate/ circled

  15. Senate/ 3rd reading

  16. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  17. Senate/ uncircled

  18. Senate/ circled

  19. Senate/ 2nd reading

  20. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  21. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee]

  22. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee]

  23. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee]

  24. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  25. Senate/ received from House

  26. House/ to Senate

  27. House/ passed 3rd reading

  28. House/ 3rd reading

  29. House/ 2nd reading

  30. House/ comm rpt/ amended [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  31. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  32. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  33. House/ to standing committee [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  34. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  35. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0320

  36. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0320

  37. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  38. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  39. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0320

  40. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0320

  41. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  42. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 320?
HB 320 is sponsored by Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican) and Paul A. Cutler (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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