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UT SB0259

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Weiler

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Auditors and investigators who provide or obtain evidence in felony criminal cases must sign a statement attesting the evidence was obtained in compliance with state and federal law
  • Prosecuting attorneys must sign a statement when disclosing evidence to felony defendants, attesting they have complied with exculpatory evidence disclosure requirements under state and federal law, including Rule 16 of Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure
  • All required signed statements must include an unsworn declaration
  • Failure to comply with the signing requirements is a class C misdemeanor
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Evidence Declaration Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/6/2026
Rules2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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