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UT SB0303
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Pitcher
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "minor regulatory offense" to explicitly include unsanctioned camping on state property, public intoxication, minor tobacco/e-cigarette possession, and allowing vicious animals at large
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Separates civil protective orders from criminal protective orders and criminal stalking injunctions for expungement eligibility purposes
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Civil protective orders issued before July 1, 2020 no longer bar a petitioner from receiving a certificate of eligibility for expungement
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Extends the 10-year numerical eligibility limit relief to drug possession offenses under Subsection (5), allowing more individuals with lower-level drug possession convictions to qualify for expungement
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Takes effect May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Expungement Amendments
Judicial Operations
Last Action
Senate/ received from House in Senate Secretary
3/6/2026