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UT HB0123

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cheryl Acton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Individuals convicted of registrable offenses in other jurisdictions must register on Utah's Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, even if they are no longer residing in the original jurisdiction

  • Registration duration follows the external jurisdiction's requirements if the offender is on or required to be on that jurisdiction's registry; otherwise, Utah's standard registration periods apply

  • Removes the previous "substantially equivalent offense" language, clarifying that registration is required for offenses that directly qualify as registrable under Utah law

  • Amends Utah Code Section 53-29-203, which was enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registration Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/19/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Judiciary1/28/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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