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UT HB0167

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kohler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Election officials must post the name and signature date of individuals who sign nomination petitions on the lieutenant governor's website within five business days of verification, with postings remaining visible for at least 90 days after the primary election

  • Election officials must notify the county or district attorney within three business days if someone claims their signature was forged on a nomination petition

  • Voters who sign nomination petitions may request signature removal by submitting a statement no later than 5 p.m. three business days after the candidate files the petition, or for electronic signatures, after the signature is certified

  • The bill includes a coordination clause to align terminology with H.B. 223 (Electronic Signature Collection Amendments) if both bills become law

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Signature Collection Modifications

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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