UtahUtahBillHB 438
Artificial Intelligence Amendments (Companion Chatbot Safety Act)
Would have regulated operators of companion chatbots, with safety requirements for minor users.
Failed in the Senate 12-15; filed as not passedMar 6 8 months ago
- Body
- Utah Legislature
- Session
- 2026
- Introduced
- Feb 2
- Votes
- House 68-1, Senate 12-15 (failed)
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
Timeline
Mar 6 8 months ago
Mar 5 8 months ago
Feb 20 8 months ago
Feb 2 9 months ago
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Doug Fiefia
- R (Republican)Kirk A. Cullimore
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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