SB 205 Utah Senate · 2026 General Session

Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence Amendments

SB 205 requires Utah law enforcement agencies to publicly share policies governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including which AI systems officers may use and how they must be configured. It mandates that any police report or record created partly using AI must include a clear disclaimer and a certification that the content was reviewed for accuracy. Agencies must post their full AI policies and detailed information about AI settings - such as transparency features or crime-specific restrictions - on their websites or the state public notice site. This law directly affects all Utah police departments and sheriff's offices, ensuring transparency about AI use in investigations. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, with no new funding required.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

Substitute #1 Substitute #2 · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill substitutes a new version of SB 205 that reorganizes the definitions and requirements for law enforcement use of generative artificial intelligence. The primary change is the creation of a new definition for 'oversight or safeguard settings' to clarify specific transparency features. Additionally, the bill adds a new subsection stating that failure to comply with the new posting requirements does not prevent an agency from using AI, and it reorders the policy review and disclosure requirements.
Scope change
The scope of applicability remains the same, covering law enforcement agencies in Utah, but the specific exemptions and the relationship between compliance and usage have been clarified.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'oversight or safeguard setting' to explicitly define settings related to transparency, content safeguards, and human verification.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision stating that an agency's failure to comply with public posting requirements does not legally prevent them from using generative AI.

Reordered and renumbered policy requirements, moving the annual review requirement to the beginning of the policy list and adjusting the numbering of disclosure items.

TECHNICAL

Changed the House Sponsor name from 'LONG TITLE' to 'Matthew H. Gwynn' and updated the bill header to reflect it as the '2nd Substitute'.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

200
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 29
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
N Forward1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican22
13 Yea 9
59% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
46
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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