On March 13, 2024, Senate Bill 149 for the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act was signed by the Governor of Utah. This follows its introduction to the Utah State Senate on January 26, 2024.

The bill provides for establishing administrative controls and policy development relating to artificial intelligence (AI), including the formation of an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP). The OAIP is responsible for:

• creating and administering an AI learning laboratory program (the Program);
• consulting with businesses and stakeholders about regulatory proposals; and
• making rules establishing:
  • procedures, requirements, and fees to apply to participate in the Program;
  • criteria for the invitation;
  • required disclosures to consumers; and
  • reporting requirements to the OAIP.

Participants who want to use AI technology in Utah can also apply for regulatory mitigation, subject to specific criteria that must be provided to the OAIP. Eligibility for regulatory mitigation is also subject to technical expertise, sufficient financial resources, and an effective plan to monitor and minimize identified risks from testing, among other things. A regulatory mitigation agreement between the OAIP and an agency must specify:

• the limitations on the scope of the use of the AI technology including the numbers and types of users, geographic limitations, and other limitations and implementations;
• safeguards to be implemented; and
• any regulatory mitigation granted to the applicant.

The bill provides for its entrance into effect on May 1, 2024.

You can read the bill and track its progress here.