Utah’s innovative workforce and thriving tech sector greatly contribute to our economy and industrious spirit. As we foster an environment to create new technologies, we must also take steps to protect against potential threats. In recent years, the Utah House of Representatives has passed initiatives to prepare for the future while protecting Utahns and their privacy.

Utah is leading the nation in protecting kids from the harmful effects of social media and addictive technology. As new tools like AI emerge, we’re doubling down on protecting our kids’ mental health, privacy, and safety. We put common-sense guardrails around businesses’ AI practices when they interact with our kids, implemented a default bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools, and ensured that the devices and software our kids use in the classroom are a learning aid – not an obstacle.