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UT HB464: Social Media Amendments

Effective Oct 1, 2024 Utah · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB464 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Oct 1, 2024
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In one paragraph

Utah's HB 464 (Laws of Utah 2024, chapter 224) adds Utah Code 78B-3-1101 to -1103 on harm to minors from an "algorithmically curated social media service," one that drives engagement mainly through a curation algorithm (a process that personalizes which content a user sees and how, to encourage engagement) and engagement-driven design. A Utah minor account holder or parent may sue the company for a diagnosed adverse mental health outcome caused by the minor's excessive use, with a rebuttable presumption that the curation algorithm and design caused it; a company that complies with specified safeguards gets the opposite presumption. These sections took effect October 1, 2024.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Social media companies whose algorithmically curated services are used by Utah minors face lawsuits for diagnosed mental health harm unless they meet the act's safeguards.

Key provisions

  1. Utah Code 78B-3-1101: defines curation algorithm and algorithmically curated social media service
  2. 78B-3-1103: private right of action for a diagnosed adverse mental health outcome from excessive use
  3. Rebuttable presumption that the curation algorithm and design caused the harm; opposite presumption for companies meeting specified safeguards
  4. Part 11 effective October 1, 2024

Latest legislative action

Mar 13, 2024. Governor Signed (Laws of Utah 2024, chapter 224)

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Social Media & Online PlatformsAI Liability

Affected industries

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