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HB 132 amends Utah's law regarding parental responsibility for minors possessing dangerous weapons. It changes the offense from a parent or guardian *knowing* a minor has a dangerous weapon to *recklessly allowing* it, making this a class B misdemeanor. The bill does not create new firearm storage requirements but adjusts the legal standard for parental liability. It directly affects parents or guardians of minors who possess dangerous weapons (including firearms) in violation of existing law. The amendment takes effect May 7, 2025.
HB 349 requires healthcare facilities to ask patients about organ donation during intake and provide registry information. It mandates that Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources website, tax forms, and tax commission websites include donation registration details and links to the donor registry. The bill also directs the Department of Health to create a communication plan using state channels to promote life-saving programs. These changes apply to all Utah residents interacting with these state services and take effect in May 2025. The bill makes no funding changes and focuses solely on increasing public awareness of donation registration options.
HB 522 requires motor vehicle liability insurance policies to cover the difference in a car's market value before and after an accident. It grants Utah's Insurance Department authority to create rules for calculating this coverage amount. The bill also mandates that automotive repair facilities use crash parts substantially equivalent to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, rather than cheaper alternatives. These changes directly affect car owners (through insurance coverage), repair facilities (through parts requirements), and the Insurance Department (through rulemaking authority).
HB 231 requires runoff elections in certain primary races where no candidate receives over 50% of votes and the leading candidate does not secure at least 10 percentage points more votes than the second-place candidate. It establishes deadlines for party affiliation changes, specifies procedures for military and overseas voters to participate in runoffs, and coordinates with related bills (H.B. 300 and S.B. 341) if enacted. The bill directly affects candidates and voters in Utah primary elections meeting these specific runoff conditions. It makes no changes to election funding or partisan outcomes, focusing solely on procedural adjustments to primary nomination processes.
SB 81 creates a new criminal offense for care providers in Utah who engage in sexual relations with individuals experiencing vulnerability. It defines "individuals experiencing vulnerability" as adults (18+) with physical or mental impairments affecting daily living, and prohibits care providers (including those working in hospitals, nursing homes, or home health agencies) from having sexual intercourse or touching inappropriately with such individuals. The law makes violations a class A misdemeanor, explicitly stating that consent is not a defense. This applies to care providers who know or should know the individual is under their care or receiving services at the facility.
SB 264 creates a Child Care Center Business Management Certificate Program at Utah State University to help students start and run licensed child care centers. The program teaches practical skills like licensing requirements, business management (including hiring, pricing, and subsidy programs), and developing early childhood curricula. It directly affects aspiring child care center operators and small business owners in Utah, with Utah State University managing the curriculum and potentially contracting with third parties to develop courses. The bill requires annual reports starting in 2027 to three legislative committees tracking enrollment, completions, and the number of new child care centers established by graduates. No state funds are appropriated for this program.
HB 387 creates new criminal penalties for possessing, manufacturing, distributing, or selling machinegun firearm attachments in Utah. It specifically targets devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons, making these actions illegal for all ages. For adults (18+), violations are classified as class B misdemeanors, while minors under 18 face third-degree felony charges. The bill directly affects anyone handling these attachments, with stricter penalties for younger offenders, and amends existing firearm laws to include this new category of prohibited items.
HB 304 creates a new certificate program for small-scale livestock watering on private land in Utah. It establishes an application process requiring livestock owners to prove their watering site was created under historical homestead requirements, used for livestock since 1976, and currently serves livestock. The certificate, issued by the state engineer, recognizes uses under 20 acre-feet annually for direct livestock consumption or related care, excluding water from wells or public systems. This program streamlines recognition of existing practices without requiring new water rights. The bill amends Utah water code to add this specific certification process under Section 73-3-8.5.
SB 252 changes rules for law enforcement when seizing digital devices like phones or laptops. It prohibits police from demanding passwords or forcing owners to consent to searches before returning their data, directly protecting individuals whose devices are temporarily held during investigations. Prosecutors must also notify law enforcement when a device no longer needs to be kept as evidence. These changes apply to all law enforcement agencies and prosecutors handling seized digital devices under Utah law.
This bill establishes specific legal rights for homeless individuals in Utah. It guarantees equal treatment in public spaces, employment, and emergency medical care; ensures the right to register and vote; and requires protection of personal information under state and federal privacy laws. Homeless individuals can sue someone who violates these rights and must file a lawsuit within one year of the violation. The law creates new protections without requiring additional state funding.
SB 243 bans law enforcement agencies from setting or enforcing unlawful quotas for officers and prohibits punishing officers for not meeting such quotas. It requires the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to collect reports of quota violations and submit annual data to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee. The bill directly affects police officers and agencies by preventing quota-based pressure and retaliation, while ensuring transparency through mandatory reporting. This policy change clarifies existing law without new funding or complex implementation.
