UT HB0331

Renames "threat of terrorism" to "terrorism" and expands the offense to cover completed acts involving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage, not just threatened acts; penalties range from class B misdemeanor to second degree felony depending on circumstances

Creates a new third degree felony for "unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments," which applies to committing crimes (class B misdemeanor or higher) while coordinating with federally designated foreign terrorist organizations or unlawfully acting as an agent of a foreign government

Establishes a class A misdemeanor for intentionally concealing identity with a mask or disguise while committing or congregating with others committing crimes in public places such as streets, schools, hospitals, or retail establishments

Creates a third degree felony for "unlawful deprivation of religious rights" when three or more people intentionally block someone from entering or exiting a house of worship to prevent exercise of religious liberty; victims may sue for attorney fees and compensatory or $2,000 statutory damages

Adds aggravated disorderly conduct on streets/highways and unlawfully advancing foreign organizations to the list of predicate offenses for "pattern of unlawful activity" (racketeering) prosecutions; effective May 6, 2026