United States of America: Artificial Intelligence Modifications Bill (HB 276) including consumer protection authority governance was introduced to House of Representatives

On 16 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Modifications Bill (HB 276) was introduced to the Utah House of Representatives. The Bill would assign the Division of Consumer Protection authority to administer and enforce Part 2, Content Provenance Standards and Requirements of the Digital Content Provenance Standards Act. The Division of Consumer Protection director would be empowered to impose administrative fines of up to USD 2'500 per violation. Courts would be empowered to impose fines of up to USD 2'500 per violation and civil penalties of up to USD 5'000 per violation of an administrative or court order. All fines and civil penalties collected would be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund.