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UT HB0085

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the governor and local chief executive officers from declaring a state of emergency exclusively in response to an international organization's proclamation declaring a state of emergency

  • Declares that international organizations—defined as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, or World Health Organization—have no power, jurisdiction, or legal authority in Utah

  • Bars the state, state agencies, and local governments from implementing or enforcing any "international directive" (rules, resolutions, taxes, policies, or mandates) issued by these international organizations

  • Amends existing emergency management statutes (Title 53, Chapter 2a) to incorporate the new restrictions on emergency declarations tied to international organizations

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

State Sovereignty Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Political Subdivisions1/28/2026
Rules1/26/2026
Political Subdivisions1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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