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HB 498

Utah App Store Accountability Act Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Jim Dunnigan and 1 co-sponsor

Utah bill amends app store accountability requirements; Senate committee considering substitute version with fiscal analysis indicating potential state implementation costs.

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Bill Summary · HB 498

Legislative bill overview

HB 498 amends Utah's app store accountability laws to impose new regulatory requirements on digital application marketplaces. The bill, currently in substitute form, has been referred to the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee for consideration. A fiscal analysis has been completed indicating potential budgetary implications for state implementation.

Why is this important

App store regulations affect how technology companies distribute software and how consumers access digital services in Utah. The bill's requirements could influence business practices for major platforms operating in the state and establish precedent for technology regulation. Fiscal analysis reveals the state may incur costs to enforce or administer these new accountability measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance burden: Digital platforms may argue the requirements impose excessive administrative costs, potentially affecting smaller app developers or services available in Utah
  • Interstate commerce concerns: Regulations targeting app stores could conflict with federal commerce authority, raising constitutional questions about state-level technology regulation
  • Fiscal impact unclear: The bill's specific accountability mechanisms and enforcement costs remain opaque from the available action summary, making full budgetary assessment difficult

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

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