Utah: children's privacy and online safety laws
4 laws tracked for Utah: Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194), Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498), Age Verification for Harmful Content, Utah Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 438). Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) | Utah | Social Media | challenged | October 1, 2024 (enjoined) |
| Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) | Utah | App Store Accountability | pending | May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content | Utah | Age Verification | active | Active |
| Utah Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 438) | Utah | AI Chatbot Safety | active | August 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in Utah?
Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) (challenged, effective October 1, 2024 (enjoined)); Utah App Store Accountability Act (SB 142, amended by HB 498) (pending, effective May 6, 2027 (delayed from May 6, 2026)); Age Verification for Harmful Content (active, effective Active); Utah Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 438) (active, effective August 1, 2026)
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Utah UCPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)