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UT HB0309

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Hollins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Utah will recognize Juneteenth National Freedom Day (June 19) on the same date as the federal government, rather than observing it on an adjacent Monday as previously required
  • Removes prior provisions that shifted Juneteenth observance to the preceding Monday when June 19 fell on Tuesday through Friday, or to the following Monday when it fell on Saturday or Sunday
  • Updates parent-time schedules for divorced or separated parents to reflect the new Juneteenth observance timing, with holiday beginning June 18 at 7 p.m. and ending June 20 at 7 p.m. (with adjustments when Father's Day falls on June 19 or 20)
  • Juneteenth parent-time alternates between noncustodial parents in even years and custodial parents in odd years
  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Juneteenth Observance Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/13/2026
Rules2/12/2026
Economic Development and Workforce Services1/26/2026
Rules1/22/2026

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