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UT SB0038

UT SB0038
Consumer Protection Modifications


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to consumer protection.

AI Summary

This bill modifies various consumer protection laws, primarily by updating references to the Division of Consumer Protection and its director, and by clarifying the powers and procedures of the division. It renumbers and amends sections related to the Division of Consumer Protection's establishment, functions, director appointment, personnel, compensation, powers, enforcement, and reporting. The bill also makes changes to laws concerning charitable solicitations, credit services organizations, telephone and facsimile solicitation, prize notices, pawnshops, business opportunity disclosure, new motor vehicle warranties, health spa services (renamed fitness center services), residential solar energy, ticket sales, automatic renewal contracts, minor protection in social media, artificial intelligence applications in mental health, generative artificial intelligence disclosures, earned wage access services, immigration consultants, transportation network companies, residential vocational or life skills programs, vehicle value protection agreements, commercial email, online dating safety, lawyer referral consultants, maintenance funding, and debt-management services. It also updates definitions and clarifies enforcement mechanisms across these various consumer protection areas, including the ability for the division to impose administrative fines and bring civil actions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0038S02 in Legislative Fiscal Agency (on 02/14/2026)

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