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UT HJR26: Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Evidence to Address Machine-Generated Evidence

Effective Mar 6, 2026 Utah · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HJR26 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Mar 6, 2026
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In one paragraph

Utah H.J.R. 26 adds Rule 707 to the Utah Rules of Evidence, using the Legislature's power to amend court rules by a two-thirds vote. "Machine-generated evidence" is output of a machine-based system that autonomously generates an inference, prediction, classification or conclusion. Offered without an expert, it is admissible only if it helps the trier of fact, rests on sufficient facts or data, is the product of reliable principles and methods, and applies them reliably to the case. It covers evidence entered directly or with lay testimony, but not simple measuring instruments. It took effect on passage (House 66-1, Feb. 26; Senate 27-0, Mar. 6, 2026).

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What it means for business

Parties offering AI or other machine-generated analysis in Utah courts without an expert witness must show it meets expert-level reliability standards.

Key provisions

  1. Utah Rule of Evidence 707 defines machine-generated evidence as output of a machine-based system that autonomously generates an inference, prediction, classification or conclusion
  2. Offered without an expert, such evidence is admissible only if helpful, based on sufficient facts or data, the product of reliable principles and methods, and reliably applied
  3. Applies to evidence entered directly or accompanied by lay testimony
  4. Excludes output of simple scientific instruments that only measure and report
  5. Took effect on two-thirds passage of each house (final vote Mar. 6, 2026)

Latest legislative action

Mar 17, 2026. House/ to Lieutenant Governor (filed)

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