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UT HB0324

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Garff Ballard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual funding cap for the Utah Marriage Commission from $400,000 to $600,000, sourced from county marriage license fees collected through online application systems

  • Counties with online marriage application systems may assess an additional $20 fee per marriage license, with the first $600,000 deposited annually as dedicated credits for the Utah Marriage Commission's operations

  • Proceeds exceeding the $600,000 threshold are deposited into the state General Fund

  • The $20 fee is waived if both applicants certify completion of premarital counseling or education

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Utah Marriage Commission Fee Amendments

Counties

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/17/2026
Rules2/17/2026
Political Subdivisions2/2/2026
Rules1/23/2026

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