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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 26, 2024 | UT | SB 131 | Requires Candidates Disclose Whether AI is Used in Political Advertisements | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
Jan. 18, 2024 | UT | SB 89 | Requires Parental Consent for Minor Social Media Access | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
March 1, 2023 | UT | HB 311 | Prohibits "Addictive" Designs and Features Aimed at Minors from being Used by Social Media Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
Feb. 21, 2023 | UT | SB 156 | Establishes Requirements for Law Enforcement Use of Voluntary DNA Databases | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2) |
Feb. 15, 2023 | UT | SB 152 | Requires Parental Consent for Minor Social Media Access | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | UT | HB 18 | Specifies Definition for Unlawful Distribution of Counterfeit Intimate Images | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 0) |
March 12, 2019 | UT | HB 57 | Requires Search Warrants for Electronic Information | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 0) |
March 10, 2014 | UT | SB 253 | Prohibits Texting While Driving on a Highway | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 8) |
March 13, 2013 | UT | HB 103 | Prohibits Minors From Using Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
March 7, 2012 | UT | HB 187 | Prohibits Recording of Agricultural Operations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
Feb. 15, 2012 | UT | SB 112 | Cable TV Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 8) |
Feb. 7, 2012 | UT | SB 112 | Cable TV Tax Amendments | Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 16) |
March 7, 2011 | UT | HB 477 | Government Records Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
March 2, 2011 | UT | SB 65 | Statewide Online Education Program | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
March 1, 2011 | UT | SB 65 | Statewide Online Education Program | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 10) |
Feb. 28, 2011 | UT | SB 270 | Modifications to Sales and Use Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
March 12, 2009 | UT | SB 208 | Posting Public Notices Online | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 10) |