SJR 7 Utah Senate · 2026 General Session

Joint Resolution Regarding Utah's Protection and Advocacy Agency

SJR 7 is a joint resolution urging Utah's Governor to formally review the state's designation of the Disability Law Center (DLC) as its official Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for individuals with disabilities. It does not change current law but encourages the Governor to assess whether the DLC effectively advocates for all disability types and functional capacities, including underserved groups, per federal requirements. The resolution outlines specific steps for a transparent review process, including public notice, a 45-day comment period, public hearings, and ensuring service continuity. It directly affects the Governor, the DLC, and Utah's disability advocacy system, with no funding or legal changes proposed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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