Manatt Health March 21, 2024
Last week, Utah governor Spencer Cox signed into law Utah Senate Bill 149 (SB 149), also known the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (the AI Policy Act). This is the first comprehensive state law on AI in the U.S., creating a model that other states will likely follow. The new law imposes unique restrictions on “regulated occupations,” especially those in health care.
Key Provisions:
General Application of Consumer Protection Law
The Utah AI Policy Act is the natural successor to some state privacy and chatbot laws; however, it goes further than privacy laws governing automatic decision-making directed at just personal information. The Utah law also extends beyond California and New Jersey “chatbots” laws that cover solicitations to purchase goods or services...