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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Passed
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill enacts provisions relating to the regulation of mental health chatbots that use artificial intelligence technology.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for mental health chatbots that use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Utah, focusing on protecting user privacy, ensuring transparency, and preventing potential harm. The legislation defines a "mental health chatbot" as an AI system designed to simulate conversations similar to those with a licensed mental health therapist, and it imposes several key requirements on chatbot suppliers. These include prohibiting the sale or sharing of user's personal health information with third parties (with some limited exceptions), preventing the use of user input for advertising purposes, and mandating clear disclosures that the chatbot is an AI system, not a human. The bill requires suppliers to develop and file detailed policies with the state that outline the chatbot's purpose, limitations, safety protocols, and involvement of licensed mental health professionals in its development. The Division of Consumer Protection will enforce these regulations, with the ability to impose administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation and potential court actions. Additionally, the bill provides an affirmative legal defense for suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with these comprehensive guidelines, emphasizing the state's goal of balancing AI innovation with user protection in the mental health technology space.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/25/2025)
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