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UT HB0354

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense under Utah Code 76-6-106.4 for destroying, tampering with, or unlawfully interacting with rescue tracking equipment located in public places
  • Rescue tracking equipment is defined as devices that notify law enforcement when someone needs emergency assistance and help track the individual's location for rescue purposes
  • Prohibited actions include destroying the equipment, damaging/disabling/removing/tampering with it in ways that impede proper functioning, or knowingly triggering false emergency reports
  • Violation is classified as a class B misdemeanor
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Rescue Tracking Equipment Offense 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 Justice2/23/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice1/29/2026
Rules1/23/2026

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