This report evaluates several questions Rep. Jefferson Moss (House District 51) raised about the Utah State Board of Education’s Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL) and its requirements. Click here to access.
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Announces First Regulatory Mitigation Agreement
A First-of-Its-Kind AI Regulatory Relief Agreement for Utah With Teen Mental Wellness App, ElizaChat SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) signed its first regulatory mitigation agreement with ElizaChat, a company developing an app that schools can offer to teenage students to enable them to improve their mental wellness. The app aims to facilitate discussions around …
MEDIA ADVISORY: Scammers Impersonating Utah Government Officials and Targeting Licensed Professionals
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) reports a rise in scam calls using spoofed DOPL numbers and letterhead Salt Lake City, UT – The Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) is warning licensed professionals of an alarming scam involving impersonation and intimidation tactics. Recent reports indicate that scammers are making fraudulent calls to healthcare licensees using spoofed DOPL …
Sunrise Review: Lactation Consultants
This report addresses whether lactation consultants should be licensed in Utah based on IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification, at the request of Representative Lesser (10th House District). Click here to access the report.
Sunrise Review: Spiritual Care Providers
This report addresses whether spiritual care providers in Utah healthcare settings should be licensed, at the request of Representative Bennion (House District 41). Click here to access the report.
Sunrise Review: Life Coaching
This report addresses whether life coaching should be a licensed profession in Utah, at the request of Senator McKell (District 25) and Senator Hinkins (District 26). Click here to access the report.
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy’s Call For Public Suggestions on Next Learning Agenda
Call For Public Suggestions on Utah Office of AI Policy’s Next Learning Agenda Salt Lake City, UT—The Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) is concluding its current learning agenda on the use of AI in mental health in Utah and has made its recommendations to legislators. To prepare for its next learning agenda, OAIP is seeking input from technology and other community …
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Sales Agent Admits to Defrauding Clients of More than $4.9M
Defendant scammed approximately 130 investors in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Utah County man pleaded guilty to securities fraud after admitting he lied to investors and fraudulently sold investment contracts, which are securities, without a license, to approximately 130 clients, through Utah company Alpha Influence, LLC. According to court documents and admissions made at the change of plea …
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Court Denies Tiktok’s Motion to Dismiss in Landmark Children’s Protection Lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY – In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Richard Daynes has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss Utah’s October 2023 lawsuit aimed at addressing the harmful impact of the platform on children. The lawsuit, brought by the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and is represented by the Utah …
