How Is This Bill Enforced
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(1)–(18) As used in this chapter: (1) "AgencyAgency"Agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103.Utah Code § 13-72-101(1)" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103. (2) "Agency headAgency head"Agency head" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103.Utah Code § 13-72-101(2)" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103. (3) "Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3)" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. (4) "Artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4)" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3). (5) "Audit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-2-103. (6) "Demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6)" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18); or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12). (7) "DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Commerce.Utah Code § 13-72-101(7)" means the Department of Commerce. (8) "DirectorDirector"Director" means the director of the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(8)" means the director of the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15). (9) "Executive directorDirector"Director" means the director of the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(8)" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. (10) "Governmental entityGovernmental entity"Governmental entity" means: (a) the judiciary; (b) a state-funded institution of higher education or public education; or (c) a political subdivision of the state.Utah Code § 13-72-101(10)" means: (a) the judiciary; (b) a state-funded institution of higher education or public education; or (c) a political subdivision of the state. (11) "Governmental entity headGovernmental entity head"Governmental entity head" means the individual or body with ultimate executive or administrative authority over a governmental entity.Utah Code § 13-72-101(11)" means the individual or body with ultimate executive or administrative authority over a governmental entityGovernmental entity"Governmental entity" means: (a) the judiciary; (b) a state-funded institution of higher education or public education; or (c) a political subdivision of the state.Utah Code § 13-72-101(10). (12) "Joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12)" means an agreement between a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16), the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15), and a relevant agencyAgency"Agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103.Utah Code § 13-72-101(1) or governmental entityGovernmental entity"Governmental entity" means: (a) the judiciary; (b) a state-funded institution of higher education or public education; or (c) a political subdivision of the state.Utah Code § 13-72-101(10) that clarifies the application of a provision of state law or rule to artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4). (13) "Learning agendaLearning agenda"Learning agenda" means the areas of artificial intelligence applications, risks, and policy considerations selected by the office for focus by the learning laboratory.Utah Code § 13-72-101(13)" means the areas of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) applications, risks, and policy considerations selected by the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) for focus by the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14). (14) "Learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14)" means the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301. (15) "OfficeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15)" means the OfficeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) of Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) Policy created in Section 13-72-201. (16) "ParticipantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16)" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) with the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15). (17) "Political subdivision" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-7-102. (18) "Regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18)" means an agreement between a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16), the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15), and a relevant agencyAgency"Agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103.Utah Code § 13-72-101(1) or a governmental entityGovernmental entity"Governmental entity" means: (a) the judiciary; (b) a state-funded institution of higher education or public education; or (c) a political subdivision of the state.Utah Code § 13-72-101(10) described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) to use or deploy artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6); or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4), including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.
Section 13-72-101 is the definitions section for the chapter. The 2026 amendments expand the definition inventory significantly, adding new terms for agency head, governmental entity, governmental entity head, joint interpretation agreement, demonstration period, and political subdivision. The definition of participant is broadened from a person accepted into the learning laboratory to any person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or joint interpretation agreement. The definition of regulatory mitigation agreement is restructured to include governmental entities (not just agencies) and to enumerate specific agreement terms including reporting requirements, safeguards, and reduced civil fines.
(1)–(2) There is created in the departmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Commerce.Utah Code § 13-72-101(7) the OfficeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) of Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) Policy. (2) The executive director of the departmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Commerce.Utah Code § 13-72-101(7) shall appoint a directorDirector"Director" means the director of the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(8) to oversee the management and operations of the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15).
(3)(a)–(c) 1 The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall: (a) create and administer an artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14) program; (b) consult with businesses and other stakeholders in the state about potential regulatory proposals; (c) make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishing: (i) required participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) disclosures to consumers; (ii) reporting requirements for participantsParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) to the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15); (iii) criteria for limited extension of the participation period; and (iv) other requirements necessary to administer the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14).
(3)(d) 2 report annually, before November 30, to the Business and Labor Interim Committee regarding: (i) the proposed learning agendaLearning agenda"Learning agenda" means the areas of artificial intelligence applications, risks, and policy considerations selected by the office for focus by the learning laboratory.Utah Code § 13-72-101(13) for the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14); (ii) the findings, participation, and outcomes of the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14); (iii) any regulatory mitigation or joint interpretation agreementsJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) executed by the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15); and (iv) recommended legislation from findings from the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14).
(4) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may develop and publish guidance and other resources, including best practices, to inform and educate Utah consumers about artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4).
Section 13-72-201 establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy within the Department of Commerce, appoints its director, and enumerates the office's duties. The 2026 amendments streamline the rulemaking mandate by removing the prior requirements for the office to establish application procedures, participant selection criteria, and data-usage/cybersecurity criteria by rule. The retained rulemaking duties cover consumer disclosures, reporting requirements for participants, extension criteria, and other learning laboratory administration needs.
The annual reporting obligation to the Business and Labor Interim Committee is expanded to include any regulatory mitigation or joint interpretation agreements executed by the office. A new permissive authority allows the office to develop and publish guidance and best practices for Utah consumers about AI technology.
(1)–(2) There is established the Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) Learning LaboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14) Program, to be administered by the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15). (2) The purpose of the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14) is to: (a) analyze and research the risks, benefits, impacts, and policy implications of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) technologies to inform the state regulatory framework; (b) encourage responsible deployment of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) technologies in the state; (c) evaluate the effectiveness and viability of current, potential, or proposed regulation on artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) technologies with artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) companies; and (d) produce findings and recommendations for legislation and regulation of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3).
(3)(a)–(c) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall periodically set a learning agendaLearning agenda"Learning agenda" means the areas of artificial intelligence applications, risks, and policy considerations selected by the office for focus by the learning laboratory.Utah Code § 13-72-101(13) for the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14) that establishes the specific areas of artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) policy the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) intends to study. (b) In establishing the learning agendaLearning agenda"Learning agenda" means the areas of artificial intelligence applications, risks, and policy considerations selected by the office for focus by the learning laboratory.Utah Code § 13-72-101(13), the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may consult with individuals from: (i) relevant agencies; (ii) governmental entities; (iii) relevant industries; (iv) academic institutions in the state; and (v) other public or private entities with relevant knowledge, experience, or expertise in the area. (c) In selecting individuals to consult with under Subsection (3)(b), the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall consider: (i) the individual's knowledge of artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) and applications; (ii) the individual's expertise in artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.Utah Code § 13-72-101(3) policy; and (iii) the individual's relevant experience.
Section 13-72-301 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program and defines its four statutory purposes: analyzing AI risks, benefits, and policy implications; encouraging responsible deployment of AI technologies; evaluating current and proposed AI regulation with AI companies; and producing legislative and regulatory recommendations. The 2026 amendments change the second purpose from encouraging AI development to encouraging responsible deployment.
The section also directs the office to periodically set a learning agenda and specifies categories of individuals the office may consult — now expanded to include relevant agencies and governmental entities alongside industries, academic institutions, and other entities with relevant expertise. The prior provisions governing participant invitation, application, selection criteria, and benchmark-setting are repealed.
(1)–(3) 3 A participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) who uses or wants to utilize an artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) in the state may apply for a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) according to criteria and procedures outlined by the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) by rule made under Section 13-72-201. (2) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may grant, on a temporary basis, regulatory mitigation to a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) by entering into a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) with the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) and relevant agency headsAgency head"Agency head" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-4-103.Utah Code § 13-72-101(2) or governmental entity headsGovernmental entity head"Governmental entity head" means the individual or body with ultimate executive or administrative authority over a governmental entity.Utah Code § 13-72-101(11). (3) To receive a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12), a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) must demonstrate that the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) meets eligibility criteria established in Section 13-72-402.
(4) 4 A regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) between a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) and the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) and relevant agencies or governmental entities shall specify: (a) limitations on scope of the use of the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16)'s artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4), which may include: (i) the number and types of users; (ii) geographic limitations; and (iii) other limitations to implementation; (b) safeguards to be implemented; (c) any regulatory mitigation granted to the applicant; (d) any required disclosures to consumers; and (e) reporting requirements to comply with audits from the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15).
(5)–(6) 5 The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall consult with relevant agencies and governmental entities regarding appropriate terms in a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12). (6) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall perform regular audits of a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16)'s application of artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) while a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) remains in effect.
(7) A participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) remains subject to all legal and regulatory requirements not expressly waived or modified by the terms of the regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or clarified in a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12).
(8)(a)–(b) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may terminate a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) at any time and for any reason, and the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) does not have an expectation of a property right or license to participate in the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14). (b) A participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) using or deploying an artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) that violates legal or regulatory requirements or the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) may be immediately removed from further participation and subject to all applicable civil and criminal penalties.
(9)–(10) Participation in the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14), including signing a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12), does not constitute an endorsement or approval from the state. (10) The state shall not be responsible for any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16)'s: (a) involvement in the learning laboratoryLearning laboratory"Learning laboratory" means the artificial intelligence analysis and research program created in Section 13-72-301.Utah Code § 13-72-101(14); or (b) actions taken in accordance with a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12).
Section 13-72-401 (renumbered from 13-72-302) is the operative section governing the creation, terms, and administration of regulatory mitigation agreements and the newly introduced joint interpretation agreements. A participant using or seeking to use AI technology in Utah may apply for either type of agreement. The office may grant temporary regulatory mitigation in consultation with relevant agency heads or governmental entity heads.
Agreements must specify scope limitations (users, geography, implementation), safeguards, any regulatory mitigation granted, required consumer disclosures, and audit reporting requirements — the last two being new additions. The office must perform regular audits of participants while agreements are in effect, and participants remain subject to all legal requirements not expressly waived or clarified. The office may terminate any agreement at any time without creating a property right or state endorsement, and participants violating agreement terms face immediate removal and full civil and criminal penalties.
(1)(a)–(e) 6 To be eligible for a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12), a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) shall demonstrate to the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) that: (a) the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) has the technical expertise and capability to responsibly develop, implement, and use or supervise the use of the proposed artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4); (b) the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) has sufficient financial resources to meet obligations during testing; (c) the artificial intelligence technologyArtificial intelligence technology"Artificial intelligence technology" means a computer system, application, or other product that uses or incorporates one or more forms of artificial intelligence.Utah Code § 13-72-101(4) provides potential substantial consumer benefits that may outweigh identified risks from mitigated enforcement of regulations; (d) the participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) has an effective plan to monitor and minimize identified risks from testing; and (e) the scale, scope, and duration of proposed testing is appropriately limited based on risk assessments.
(2) To evaluate whether a participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) meets eligibility criteria to obtain a regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12), the officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may consult with relevant agencies, governmental entities, and outside experts regarding the application.
Section 13-72-402 (renumbered from 13-72-303) sets the eligibility criteria a participant must satisfy to obtain a regulatory mitigation agreement or joint interpretation agreement. The five criteria require demonstrating technical expertise and capability to responsibly develop, implement, and use or supervise the AI technology; sufficient financial resources; potential consumer benefits outweighing identified risks; an effective risk monitoring and minimization plan; and appropriately limited testing scope, scale, and duration.
The 2026 amendments broaden the first criterion from "develop and test" to "develop, implement, and use or supervise the use of" the AI technology, and expand the office's consultation authority for evaluating applications to include governmental entities alongside agencies and outside experts.
(1)–(4) The demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6) for an initial regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or a joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) may not exceed 12 months. (2) A participantParticipant"Participant" means a person seeking or holding a regulatory mitigation agreement or a joint interpretation agreement with the office.Utah Code § 13-72-101(16) may request a 12-month extension of the demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6) for any regulatory mitigation agreementRegulatory mitigation agreement"Regulatory mitigation agreement" means an agreement between a participant, the office, and a relevant agency or a governmental entity described in Section 13-72-401 that: (a) permits a participant to use or deploy artificial intelligence technology despite a law or rule that might impede or interfere with that use or deployment; and (b)(i) sets terms and conditions related to any cure period or similar remedies before penalties may be assessed; (ii) provides for reduced civil fines during the demonstration period; or (iii) sets other terms and conditions tailored to identified issues of the artificial intelligence technology, including reporting requirements and safeguards necessary for safe and successful use or deployment.Utah Code § 13-72-101(18) or joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12) no later than 30 days before the end of the ongoing demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6). (3) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) shall grant or deny an extension request before expiration of an ongoing demonstration periodDemonstration period"Demonstration period" means the period during which: (a) regulatory mitigation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a regulatory mitigation agreement; or (b) joint interpretation is in effect in accordance with the terms of a joint interpretation agreement.Utah Code § 13-72-101(6). (4) The officeOffice"Office" means the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy created in Section 13-72-201.Utah Code § 13-72-101(15) may grant up to two extensions for any regulatory mitigation or joint interpretation agreementJoint interpretation agreement"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.Utah Code § 13-72-101(12).
Section 13-72-403 (renumbered from 13-72-305) governs the duration and extension of regulatory mitigation and joint interpretation agreements. The initial demonstration period for either type of agreement may not exceed 12 months. A participant may request a 12-month extension no later than 30 days before the end of the ongoing demonstration period, and the office must grant or deny the request before the period expires. The 2026 amendments increase the maximum number of extensions from one to two and extend the extension mechanism to joint interpretation agreements alongside regulatory mitigation agreements.