Utah

2026 Bills

SB 284: Legalizing Backyard Cottages

Local control means the freedom for individual property owners to make reasonable use of their land, subject to basic safety and parking standards.

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2026 Bills

HB 495: Capital Felony Case Process Reform

House Bill 495 increases the risk that the state will carry out executions of people whom the Constitution protects.

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2026 Bills

At The Capitol: Time Is Running Out

A bill to place new limits on how law enforcement officers can use unmarked vehicles during traffic enforcement has cleared committee.

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2026 Bills

SB 286: Expands Interior Designer Scope & Practice

Senate Bill 286 reduces regulations on commercial interior designers and expands the scope of work they can do.

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2026 Bills

HB 438: Imposing Heavy-Handed AI Chatbot Regulation

House Bill 438 regulates AI systems that simulate relationships or express “emotions, feelings, memories, or personal opinions”

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SB 275: Modernizing Utah’s Identity Rights in the Digital Age

Senate Bill 275 establishes a "digital identity bill of rights," which guarantees individuals the right to manage and control their digital identity as a way to protect their privacy.

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