Rep. Tyler Clancy

Maddy summarySB 293 creates Utah's Consumer Pricing Act, prohibiting most suppliers from using consumer data to increase prices for goods or services. It directly affects businesses selling products or services, requiring them to avoid using personal data for price hikes unless specific exceptions apply. Key provisions mandate that suppliers using automatic pricing systems must retain related data for at least one year and define terms like "automatic pricing system" and "biometric data." The Division of Consumer Protection will enforce these rules, adding Chapter 82 to Utah's consumer protection laws without appropriating new funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Street in Provo, Utah County, as Officer Joseph Shinners Memorial Boulevard. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to add this name to official state highway maps and install appropriate signage along the route. The affected roadway runs between 2000 North and 500 West Lakeview Parkway in Provo. This change is purely commemorative and does not involve any funding or modifications to existing traffic laws.

Maddy summaryHB 245, the Construction Wage Standard Act, requires contractors working on Utah public construction projects (costing $100,000 or more) to pay qualifying employees at least the minimum wage set by the Labor Commission for their occupation and county. The Labor Commission must determine and publish these wage standards annually, based on prevailing wages, and contractors must keep records of wages paid. This applies to workers directly on-site (excluding transport workers or prisoners) for projects like roads, schools, or public buildings funded partly by taxpayer money. Noncompliance carries penalties, but the bill does not appropriate new state funds.

Maddy summarySB 177 requires businesses using algorithmic pricing (where prices change based on a consumer's personal data) to include a specific disclaimer when setting or displaying those prices. It directly affects suppliers - such as retailers or service providers - that regularly use algorithms to adjust prices for goods or services. The bill defines "algorithmic pricing" and makes it a deceptive practice to fail to provide the required disclaimer, as outlined in amended Utah Code Sections 13-11-3 and 13-11-4. This policy change mandates clear disclosure to consumers about algorithm-driven pricing without introducing new funding or broad regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a condition causing withdrawal symptoms in newborns exposed to substances like opioids in utero. It urges Utah's Department of Health and Human Services to improve data tracking on NAS cases, including details on substance type, treatment engagement, and health outcomes like hospital stays. The resolution requires the agency to report by 2027 on NAS trends, data system improvements, and recommendations for better care. It does not fund new programs or change laws but focuses on enhancing data collection to support evidence-based maternal and infant health policies.

Maddy summaryHB 355 modifies Utah's governmental immunity laws to allow private citizens to sue government entities for public or private nuisance claims. It specifically removes governmental immunity as a defense in these cases, meaning governments cannot avoid liability for nuisance issues like unsafe public infrastructure or environmental harm. The bill affects anyone who might bring a nuisance claim against a government agency, such as residents harmed by a dangerous public building or polluted water source. This change directly alters the legal process by enabling lawsuits that were previously blocked by immunity protections.

Maddy summaryHB 263 requires a registration fee for heavy duty vehicles (over 14,000 pounds gross weight) with a 2009 or older model year, excluding farm tractors and trucks. The fee revenue must be deposited into Utah's Environmental Mitigation and Response Fund. This bill updates vehicle registration codes to establish the fee and directs its funding source, with no new money appropriated. It directly affects owners of older heavy commercial vehicles registered in Utah.

Maddy summarySB 180 redirects 10% of Utah's liquor sales revenue to the Uniform School Fund to support school meal programs. It expands eligibility for free school lunches to include students from families earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, even if they don't qualify for the National School Lunch Program. The bill requires the State Board of Education to use at least 20% of these funds specifically for free lunches for these eligible students. This policy change uses existing liquor tax revenue without new appropriations to increase access to school meals for low-income Utah students in grades K-12.

Maddy summaryHB 203 amends Utah's non-compete agreement laws to provide stronger protections for workers. It prohibits employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against nonexempt employees (those not earning at least $913/week), students in internships, workers under 18, and employees earning under $155,000 annually. The bill requires employers to provide written non-compete notices at least 14 days before an employee starts work or the agreement takes effect, and makes agreements void if these requirements aren't met. It also bans enforcement against independent contractors and grants workers the right to sue if employers attempt to enforce unlawful agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 29 amends Utah's consumer protection laws to require businesses to clearly disclose the total price of products - including all hidden fees, government charges, and shipping costs - in advertisements and offers. This directly affects suppliers (businesses selling goods or services) by prohibiting misleading pricing practices and mandating upfront transparency. The bill establishes the Division of Consumer Protection as the enforcing body, granting it authority to impose fines up to $2,500 per violation and seek court remedies for noncompliance. It defines key terms like "total price" and "mandatory ancillary charge" to ensure consistent application of the new disclosure rules.