SB 180 — Law Enforcement Usage of Artificial Intelligence

Summary

Requires every Utah law enforcement agency to have a policy on its employees' use of generative AI, covering which generative AI tools may be used, the tasks for which use is permitted, the importance of reviewing AI-generated content, and that a policy violation may lead to discipline. A written police report or other law enforcement record created wholly or partly with generative AI must contain a disclaimer that it contains AI-generated content and a certification by its author that the author has read and reviewed it for accuracy. Enacts Utah Code 53-25-601 and 53-25-602. Signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025; effective May 7, 2025.

Key dates

1. May 7, 2025Takes effect
2. October 20, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. A law enforcement agency shall have a policy concerning the use of generative

   Supports: Policy requirement (53-25-602(1)(a))

   contain within the report or record a disclaimer that the report or record contains

   Supports: Disclaimer on reports created wholly or partly with generative AI (53-25-602(2)(a))

   include a certification by the author of the report or record that the author has read

   Supports: Author certification (53-25-602(2)(b))

   This bill takes effect on May 7, 2025.

   Supports: Effective date

   3/25/2025 7:44 PM Governor Signed

   Supports: Signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025

   S.B. 180 Bill Status / Votes Utah State Legislature Primary source

2. SB 178 Devices in Public Schools SB 180 Law Enforcement Usage of Artificial Intelligence

   Supports: SB 180 listed among bills acted on by the Governor in the 2025 General Session

   A bill enacted by the Legislature is effective 60 days following adjournment, unless another date is specified in the bill.

   Supports: Default effective date

   Bills — Governor Spencer J. Cox Office of the Governor of Utah Primary source

3. It requires all Utah law enforcement agencies to create a policy regarding artificial intelligence that outlines which technologies the agency uses, and when and where the technology is permitted.

   Supports: Policy requirement (committee-stage description)

   Utah lawmaker wants police to disclose when they use artificial intelligence Route Fifty (Utah News Dispatch) Reporting or analysis