Utah HB 286 (Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments)

Enacts the AI Transparency Act to regulate large frontier developers utilizing significant computing for AI model training. Requires developers to publish detailed public safety and child protection plans, incorporating standards and best practices, to mitigate risks such as catastrophic losses and child safety issues. Mandates third-party assessments and regular updates to these plans. Prohibits false statements about risk management and plan compliance, allowing for document redactions to safeguard trade secrets and security. Establishes reporting mechanisms for safety incidents, requiring prompt disclosure to appropriate agencies and quarterly catastrophe risk assessments. Protects whistleblowers disclosing potential safety threats, prohibiting retaliatory actions by employers. Subjects developers to civil penalties for non-compliance, with penalties recoverable through civil action by the Attorney General. Creates the AI Transparency Enforcement Restricted Account to fund enforcement activities. Enables employees to seek remedies for wrongful adverse actions related to whistleblowing. Takes effect May 6, 2026.