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UT SB231: Public Surveillance Prohibition Amendments

Effective May 1, 2024 Utah · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB231 · 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 May 1, 2024
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In one paragraph

Utah SB 231 (2024) defines biometric surveillance information as analysis of surveillance information using biometric software to identify a person or their location from physical attributes, and bars a government entity from obtaining it without a warrant, subject to listed exceptions. Entities must adopt policies on the use, management and auditing of such information. The act also amends the definition of a facial recognition comparison in the 2021 facial recognition chapter so it excludes biometric surveillance information. Effective May 1, 2024.

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

What it means for business

Utah police and agencies using biometric or facial recognition analysis of surveillance footage generally need a warrant and written policies.

Key provisions

  1. Utah Code 77-23d-102: defines biometric surveillance information produced by biometric software
  2. Government entities need a warrant to obtain biometric surveillance information, with listed exceptions
  3. Policies required on use, management and auditing of biometric surveillance information
  4. Utah Code 77-23e-102: facial recognition comparison redefined to exclude biometric surveillance information

Latest legislative action

Mar 13, 2024. Governor Signed; Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 216

Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial RecognitionAI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

GovernmentTechnology

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