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UT HB0289

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ariel Defay

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offenses for possessing, producing, or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), replacing previous terminology in Utah code

  • Establishes enhanced penalties for offenses involving younger victims or larger quantities of illegal material

  • Requires convicted offenders to register on the sex offender registry and may impose mandatory minimum sentences

  • Authorizes law enforcement to use specific investigative techniques for CSAM cases, including undercover operations

  • Provides restitution provisions for victims depicted in child sexual abuse material

Legislative Description

Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/25/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice1/28/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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