SB 229 requires Utah's individual income tax booklets to include clear information about registering as an organ donor and instructions for accessing the state's donor registry. This affects all Utah residents who receive income tax materials, as the tax booklets will now feature this organ donation information alongside existing tax details. The bill amends Utah Code Section 59-10-103.1 to add this requirement without changing the donor registry system or requiring new funding. It takes effect on May 7, 2025, and is designed to increase organ donation awareness through routine tax communications.
SB 117 establishes a standardized process for resolving family law disputes - such as divorce, custody, and child support - through arbitration instead of court trials. It directly affects individuals involved in family law cases who choose arbitration, by defining key terms, setting requirements for arbitration agreements, and outlining procedures for selecting arbitrators and handling hearings. The bill creates a clear framework for how arbitrators must operate (including disclosure rules and qualifications), how courts handle arbitration awards, and when temporary orders or protection orders may apply during the process. It does not change substantive family law but provides consistent rules for using arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method.
SB 27 makes technical updates to Utah's Motor Vehicle Division rules to clarify existing regulations. It defines terms for trailers, motorboats, and motorcycles; allows personal vehicle fleets to be registered as a single fleet; and clarifies that modified off-highway motorcycles can be street-legal. The bill also adjusts motorboat insurance notification requirements (only April-October) and simplifies sales tax earmarks for vehicle registration. These changes primarily affect vehicle owners, dealers, and the Motor Vehicle Division in administrative processes, with no new funding or major policy shifts.
SB 95 clarifies that local governments (like counties and cities) must hold public hearings with a quorum when seeking to raise property taxes above approved rates. It requires them to publicly state the exact tax increase amount, purpose, and estimated revenue impact at least 14 days before elections, with proper notice. This applies to all taxing entities making such rate changes and takes effect retroactively from January 1, 2025. The bill makes technical updates to ensure public hearing requirements align with Utah's Open Meetings Act.
SB 101 amends Utah law to clarify that dog owners are not liable for injuries or deaths caused by their dogs to trespassers. Specifically, it removes liability when a trespasser enters private property without permission and the dog is reasonably secured (e.g., behind a fence). This change applies only to trespassers on private property and does not affect liability for injuries to other individuals or animals. The bill updates Utah Code Sections 18-1-1 and 57-14-301 with these provisions, making no changes to existing liability for non-trespassers or other scenarios.
SB 332 extends the repeal date of Utah's Artificial Intelligence Policy Act from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. This procedural bill modifies the existing law's expiration date without changing the policy's content or creating new regulations. It directly affects the current Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (Title 13, Chapter 72), delaying its termination. The bill has no funding impact and takes effect on May 7, 2025, unless overridden.
SB 283 modifies Utah state financial management rules. It allows the State Tax Commission to use administrative funds for operational costs, lets the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement disburse from the Nonprofit Capacity Fund, and gives the Utah Board of Higher Education flexibility to reallocate funds between specific budget items. The bill also restricts fee agencies from charging more than legislated amounts without notice, prohibits exceeding approved fees, and repeals several specific funds including the Utah Natural Resources Legacy Fund and the Mathematical Equations Act. No new money is appropriated, and the changes affect state agencies managing state accounts.
SB 41 is a technical recodification bill that updates the structure of Utah's Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry statutes without changing registration requirements or who must register. It consolidates and reorganizes existing code sections (affecting over 30 Utah Code provisions) to align with recent legislative changes, including coordination with related bills (H.B. 21 and S.B. 24). The bill makes no substantive policy changes to the registry's operation or scope - only administrative updates to the legal code. It was signed into law by the governor on March 26, 2025.
SB 207 imposes a local impact mitigation tax on oil and gas producers in Utah, effective January 2026 through 2029. It charges 5 cents per barrel of oil and 0.25 cents per thousand cubic feet of gas, collected quarterly from producers on oil and gas saved, sold, or transported within the state. Revenue must be distributed to the counties where the production occurred and can only be used for transportation-related projects on specific paved roads. The bill prohibits counties from imposing separate oil or gas mitigation fees and requires counties to report how they spend the funds.
SB 61 modifies Utah's eminent domain laws for high voltage power line projects, requiring utilities to conduct an infrastructure siting analysis before seeking to take private land. This analysis must identify reasonable route alternatives, prioritize existing utility corridors and federal public lands, and document why federal lands aren't feasible. The bill also mandates coordination with federal land agencies and annual reporting to a state committee on eminent domain actions. These changes directly affect public utilities planning power lines and landowners whose property may be subject to condemnation.
SB 303 updates Utah's regulations for private investigators by requiring them to complete 16 hours of continuing education for license renewal starting in 2027. The bill also modifies license ID card details and clarifies when investigators must provide identifying information to verify their license. Additionally, it mandates that the licensing board notify the sponsoring agent if a license is canceled or disciplinary action occurs, and requires the board to address situations where a licensed agency's agent becomes incapacitated or dies. These changes aim to enhance oversight and standardize licensing procedures without increasing costs.
SB 38 extends the expiration date of Utah's Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028. This bill directly affects Utah manufacturing businesses that receive state grants to modernize equipment or processes under this program. The key provision changes the program's sunset date in Utah Code, with no new funding or program modifications. It is a technical amendment to prevent the program from automatically ending in 2025. The bill does not alter eligibility or grant amounts, only the program's operational timeline.
