Constable Amendments
SB 313 amends Utah Code Section 17-25-1 to allow constables to offer individuals a payment schedule instead of immediately seizing their property for unpaid debts. This directly affects residents who owe money to constables (such as court fees or fines), providing them a structured way to pay over time. The key change adds a specific provision to the constable's duties, enabling this alternative to property seizure while maintaining existing legal authority. The bill makes no new funding commitments and takes effect on May 7, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Mar 8, 2025
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MINOR
This bill amends Utah's constable laws to allow constables to create payment schedules with individuals instead of seizing their property, and updates the House Sponsor name from 'LONG TITLE' to 'Nelson T. Abbott'. The bill also adds a requirement for constables to contact local law enforcement before establishing payment schedules when operating outside their county.
Scope change
The bill expands constable authority by adding payment schedules as an alternative to property seizure, and clarifies when constables must notify local law enforcement when working outside their jurisdiction.
REQUIREMENT
Constables must now contact the sheriff's office or police department before establishing a payment schedule when serving outside their appointed county.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a payment schedule option to constable powers, allowing them to work with individuals on payment plans instead of seizing property.
TECHNICAL
House Sponsor name changed from 'LONG TITLE' to 'Nelson T. Abbott' and formatting was updated to match standard bill markup conventions.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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