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Committee advances bill expanding authorities for the Office of AI Policy

Senate Government Operations & Political Subdivisions Standing Committee · February 23, 2026

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Summary

The panel favorably recommended House Bill 320 to broaden the Office of AI Policy’s tools, including adding joint interpretation agreements, allowing multi-agency participation in agreements and extending audit authority over agreements, recorded as a 5-0 committee recommendation.

Representative Cutler described House Bill 320 as an update to the state’s AI-policy tools to reflect rapid changes in the technology landscape and operational needs of the Office of AI Policy.

He said the bill adds a new authority — "joint interpretation agreements" — to give companies clarity about how laws and regulations apply, allows other state agencies to be parties to agreements the office makes, and permits ongoing audit authority for agreements for a number of years.

"It's been a fast couple of years in AI," the sponsor said, adding the statutory details needed to be adjusted to deliver value to Utah companies and consumers. Zach Boyd, director of the Office of AI Policy, was identified as available to provide additional detail.

There was no public testimony. Senator Vickers moved to recommend the bill favorably; the committee voted and the chair recorded a 5-0 favorable recommendation.