United States of America: Utah Legislature adopted Artificial Intelligence Modifications Bill (HB 276) including content moderation regulation

On 5 March 2026, the Utah Legislature adopted the Artificial Intelligence Modifications Bill (HB 276), after the House concurred with the Senate amendment. The adopted Bill retains the prohibition on knowingly allowing the distribution of counterfeit intimate images without consent, the 48-hour temporary access disablement requirement upon receiving notice, and the good faith safe harbour from liability for platforms acting before receiving notice. Relative to the introduced version, the term "platform" is replaced with "covered platform," defined by reference to Section 3 of the Take It Down Act, Public Law 119-12. The standalone notice and takedown procedures of the introduced version are replaced with a requirement to comply with Section 3(a) of the Take It Down Act, including removing reported counterfeit intimate images within 48 hours and making reasonable efforts to identify and remove identical copies. A new provision states that the adopted bill does not expand or modify the Take It Down Act and does not alter Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. Sec 230. A severability clause is added. The bill takes effect on 1 January 2027.