Utah Unauthorized AI Impersonation (SB 271)
In effect since
Overview
Expands Utah's abuse of personal identity law to cover AI-generated deepfakes and digital replicas used for commercial purposes without consent. Prohibits distributing software primarily designed for unauthorized commercial impersonation. Covers AI-generated simulations of voice, video likeness, and audiovisual appearance. Not limited to deepfakes: it covers commercial misuse of personal identity including non-AI methods. First Amendment exemptions for newsworthiness, artistic expression, and parody. The software distribution prohibition targets nudification apps and similar tools.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
- General purpose AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
What this requires you to do
Prohibited practices
Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Consent required
Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.
Enforcement and penalties
Civil damages via private right of action. Injunctive relief, actual damages, attorneys' fees.
Legislative history
How this law got here
Latest
effectiveTakes effect
- signed
Signed by Governor Cox
Earliest
Source
Read the full text
https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0271.html
Last verified: April 9, 2026
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