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UT HB0091
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Grant Miller
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AI Summary
- Courts must presume an individual is indigent if they are incarcerated in a jail, prison, or other holding facility for at least 10 consecutive days
- Existing indigency standards remain unchanged: income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, or insufficient means to pay for legal counsel without depriving oneself or family of basic necessities
- Courts may not find someone indigent if they transferred or disposed of assets after committing an offense to qualify for indigent defense services
- Amends Utah Code Section 78B-22-202 (Determining indigency)
- Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Presumption of Indigency Amendments
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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