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UT SB0064

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Harper

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Requires governmental entities to respond to non-expedited record requests within 15 business days (increased from 10), with expedited requests requiring response within 5 business days if the request benefits the public

  • Creates a new criminal offense (infraction) for destroying or deleting records with intent to avoid disclosure when a person knows or has reason to know the record may be responsive to a pending records request

  • Mandates the Division of Archives and Records Service develop a one-page summary of government records requirements by September 1, 2026, which must be provided annually to all government employees and within 30 days of hiring new employees

  • Requires governmental entities to conduct annual reviews of records retention requirements and compliance by August 1 each year, and requires political subdivisions to adopt ordinances or policies that include staff training and guidance on using personal devices for government business

  • Expands the definition of "at-risk government employee" to include federal prosecutors and federal judges, allowing these individuals to protect their personal information from public disclosure

Legislative Description

Government Records Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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