UT HB0271

Metal theft, including theft of items for scrap or resale metal value, is added to the criminal activities addressed by the multi-agency joint strike force operated by the Attorney General's Office and Department of Public Safety

Annual reporting on catalytic converter thefts and arrests is redirected from the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for inclusion in the public safety portal

The public safety portal's list of statutorily required data sources is updated to include Section 67-5-37 regarding catalytic converter theft and arrest data

The joint strike force continues to focus on organized retail crime, antitrust violations, intellectual property violations, gambling, and purchase of stolen goods for resale

Effective date: May 6, 2026