HB0438

Artificial Intelligence Amendments

Failed·3/6/26

Utah HB0438 establishes safety protocols and consumer protections for AI companion chatbots, including restrictions on content and data practices.

Utah HB0438, also known as the AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act, mandates safety protocols for AI companion chatbots to identify and mitigate safety-critical situations. It prohibits chatbots from introducing harmful content to minors, sending unsolicited communications, selling personal data, or sharing highly sensitive information with third parties. Suppliers must provide users with options to delete their accounts and health information. The bill requires public disclosures about chatbot risks, data practices, and safety protocols.

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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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15 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

4:00 PM

Senate Business and Labor Hearing

Feb 12

2:00 PM

House Economic Development and Workforce Services Hearing

History

Mar 6

House

House/ strike enacting clause in Clerk of the House

Mar 6

House

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

Mar 5

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0438S03 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst