Rep. Anthony Loubet

Maddy summarySJR 13 is a symbolic resolution honoring Irish and Irish-American contributions to the founding of the United States, specifically commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. It highlights historical figures like Irish-descended Declaration of Independence signers (e.g., Charles Carroll, Thomas McKean), Irish immigrants involved in the Revolutionary War (e.g., General John Sullivan), and early uses of "United States of America" by Irish-born aides. The resolution encourages Utah to strengthen ties with Ireland by establishing a cooperative committee with Irish officials and urges Ireland to appoint an Honorary Consul General in Utah. As a non-binding resolution, it has no funding or legal effect, focusing solely on recognition and future collaboration.

Maddy summaryHB 503 modifies Utah's title insurance regulations by updating definitions and creating revenue-based capital requirements for companies with affiliated business arrangements. It defines "affiliated business" as title insurance revenue from referral relationships and sets increasing annual revenue thresholds (starting at 0.5% in 2020-2021 and rising to 4.5% by 2028-2029) that trigger capital reserve requirements. Title insurance companies must maintain sufficient capital - ranging from $50,000 to 5% of average annual revenue (capped at $150,000) - based on their revenue concentration from affiliated sources. This bill directly affects Utah-licensed title insurance companies, particularly those with referral-based business models, and takes effect May 6, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 602 moves local school board elections to odd-numbered years to align with municipal election dates, affecting school board members and voters in Utah districts. The bill modifies election schedules (including primaries and general elections), adjusts candidacy periods, and extends current members' terms to transition smoothly from the previous even-year schedule. It makes no changes to school funding, curriculum, or policy content. The bill is procedural, affecting only election timing and administrative processes.

Maddy summarySB 248, the Child Care Expansion Act, requires licensed child care providers to maintain specific insurance coverage (general liability, property, and workers' compensation) at minimum levels set by the Division of Risk Management. It also mandates that employer-sponsored child care facilities reserve 50% of their capacity for the children of the employer's employees, with the remaining space available to the broader community. The bill directly affects licensed child care providers and employer sponsors operating such facilities. It failed in the House during third reading on March 4, 2026, and did not advance further. The bill focuses on regulatory standards for insurance and space allocation, not on expanding access or providing new funding.

Maddy summarySB 143 amends Utah's Exemptions Act to expand protections for motor vehicles used by individuals with disabilities. The bill allows people with disabilities (or their dependents) to exempt a vehicle specifically modified to accommodate their disability from unsecured debt collection, regardless of the vehicle's value. Previously, such vehicles were limited to a $3,000 exemption or a $15,000 value cap. This change directly affects individuals relying on modified vehicles for daily mobility, ensuring these essential assets cannot be seized to pay debts.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution amends Utah's civil procedure rules to change how courts handle sanctions and dismissals. It adds a new penalty option allowing courts to order charitable donations (instead of cash fines) for certain misconduct under Rule 11. It also updates Rule 41 to let defendants seek dismissal if named solely for representing another party in a related case, and permits awarding attorney fees to defendants in those situations. These changes directly affect lawyers, defendants, and courts handling civil lawsuits in Utah.

Maddy summaryHB 316 prevents health care providers from using nondisclosure clauses in contracts to stop patients from reporting misconduct to Utah's Division of Professional Licensing. The bill requires providers to give patients a specific model notice (created by the division) before signing such contracts, explaining patients' rights to report unprofessional or unlawful conduct. This notice must detail what constitutes misconduct, the reporting process, and include a reference to relevant laws. The law takes effect May 6, 2026, making nondisclosure clauses unenforceable after June 1, 2025, unless the required notice was provided. It directly affects patients seeking care and health care providers using such contractual clauses.

Maddy summaryHB 481 would require that all proposed constitutional amendments and other ballot questions be published as a formal public notice for 60 calendar days before the next general election. This applies to state officials (like the lieutenant governor and county clerks) who prepare ballot materials, ensuring voters see full details before voting. The bill takes effect only if a related constitutional amendment (H.J.R. 10) passes, with implementation scheduled for January 1, 2027. It modifies existing publication rules without changing the content of ballot measures.

Maddy summarySB 150 amends Utah's law governing nonpublic personal information, directly affecting businesses that collect consumer data and individuals whose data is handled. It clarifies that violations must be addressed through individual lawsuits (not group lawsuits), requires claims to be filed within one year of a transaction, and confirms the class action ban is a substantive legal rule. The bill updates definitions of terms like "commercial entity" and "nonpublic personal information" to better define what data is protected. It does not change the $500 penalty for failing to provide required notices or add new financial obligations. This bill takes effect May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 534 amends Utah's Adult Protective Services (APS) laws to clarify how investigations handle abuse, neglect, or exploitation cases. The key change allows APS to make a "substantiated" finding of wrongdoing against a perpetrator - even if they refuse to provide required documents - expediting investigations for vulnerable adults. This directly affects vulnerable adults (18+ with physical or mental impairments) and APS investigators, who gain more authority to act when evidence is obstructed. The bill also updates definitions of terms like "abuse" and "exploitation" to improve clarity, but makes no changes to funding or service requirements.