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UT SB0303

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Pitcher

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Separates civil protective orders from criminal protective orders and criminal stalking injunctions for expungement eligibility purposes

  • Civil protective orders issued before July 1, 2020 no longer bar a petitioner from receiving a certificate of eligibility for expungement

  • 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

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Expungement Amendments

Judicial Operations

Last Action

Senate/ received from House in Senate Secretary

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2026
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/18/2026
Rules2/17/2026

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