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HB 542

Multi-factor Authentication Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Jon Hawkins

HB 542 modifies Utah's multi-factor authentication requirements, affecting statewide cybersecurity standards with associated implementation costs for state and private sector compliance.

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Bill Summary · HB 542

Legislative bill overview

HB 542 amends Utah's multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements, likely modifying existing standards for how state agencies, financial institutions, or other entities implement MFA protections. The bill has recently generated a fiscal note, indicating it carries budgetary implications for implementation or compliance.

Why is this important

Multi-factor authentication is a critical cybersecurity control that protects sensitive data and prevents unauthorized access to government systems, financial accounts, and personal information. Changes to MFA requirements can affect how broadly security protections are applied across sectors and what compliance costs businesses and government agencies must bear.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs – The fiscal note suggests compliance expenses; organizations may argue MFA mandates are burdensome or disproportionately affect smaller entities
  • Scope and flexibility – Stakeholders may disagree on whether requirements should apply uniformly across all sectors or allow alternative security measures
  • Definition specificity – Debate may center on what qualifies as "multi-factor" authentication and whether certain methods (biometric, hardware tokens, SMS) are acceptable alternatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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