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UT HB0593
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt MacPherson
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AI Summary
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Individuals with 5+ misdemeanor/felony charges and 2+ misdemeanor or 1+ felony convictions within 3 years cannot be released on own recognizance; they must have conditions such as electronic monitoring, secured bond, or supervised pretrial services with in-person meetings and drug testing
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Law enforcement agencies and pretrial services programs must report annually to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice by April 30 on supervised individuals, new offenses while supervised, violation reports, and pretrial release revocations
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Separates inpatient and outpatient treatment as distinct release conditions; adds compliance with involuntary commitment orders under Section 26B-5-332 as a new release condition option
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Supervising agencies must report to the court and attorneys when individuals fail to report within 7 days, violate conditions, refuse drug tests, are removed from treatment programs, or face new charges
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Effective date of September 1, 2026; includes coordination clause with S.B. 323 to replace "Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice" with "Department of Criminal Justice" if both bills pass
Legislative Description
Bail Amendments
Judicial Administration
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026