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UT HB0435

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karianne Lisonbee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Utah state policy to refer to territory captured by Israel from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War as "Judea and Samaria" rather than "West Bank"
  • Defines the geographic regions as Judea (south of Jerusalem) and Samaria (north of Jerusalem)
  • Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, including rules, press releases, communications, briefings, guidance, and publications
  • Prohibits use of state funds to create any official materials containing the term "West Bank" when referring to this territory
  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

State Policy on Judea and Samaria

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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