Rep. Tyler Clancy

Maddy summarySB 106 created the Utah-Ireland Trade Commission within Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to advance trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Utah and Ireland. The commission, composed of 11 members (including legislative appointees and representatives from the World Trade Center and higher education), must issue annual reports to the governor and hold no more than four paid meetings yearly. It was allocated $10,000 for 2026 operations and would sunset on July 1, 2030. Governor vetoed the bill on March 27, 2025, preventing its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 329 amends Utah's homelessness services framework to improve support for homeless individuals. It creates a new Shelter Counties Advisory Board to advise the Utah Homeless Board, requires the board to collect and report data on services, and mandates safety standards for homeless shelters (with penalties for non-compliance). The bill also allows homeless shelter funding to cover transportation costs connecting individuals to support networks outside Utah and modifies how funding is approved for certain shelter programs. These changes directly affect homeless service providers, shelters, and the Utah Homeless Board. The bill makes no new money appropriations.

Maddy summarySB 68 strengthens protections for Utah child welfare workers by expanding existing assault and threat laws to specifically cover attacks against their family members. The bill amends Utah Code §76-8-318 to define assault against a child welfare worker (or their family member) as a crime when committed while the worker is performing duties or to interfere with their work. It also adds a new section (§76-8-318.5) defining threats against workers or family members that cause fear or emotional distress. Penalties range from a class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony for severe cases, with specific intent requirements to impede work or retaliate. This directly affects workers in Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services and their immediate families.

Maddy summarySB 147 updates Utah's requirements for youth service organizations to conduct background checks on potential youth workers. It allows organizations to request a person's full name and, if needed, current government-issued ID to complete registered sex offender checks, while explicitly banning employment or volunteering for anyone listed on state or national sex offender registries. This directly affects youth organizations (like schools, camps, and after-school programs) and individuals applying for roles working with children. The law takes effect on May 7, 2025, unless modified by legislative action before that date.

Maddy summarySB 83 requires Utah law enforcement agencies to create and maintain written policies for handling investigations into violations of specific protective orders, stalking injunctions, jail release agreements, or jail release court orders. These policies must include best practices for investigating repeat violators and contacting victims, and must be posted online with victim resource information and contact details. The bill directly affects all Utah law enforcement agencies (including local police and county offices) and the victims of violations covered under the policy requirements. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not appropriate new funding.

Maddy summarySB 171 creates a Youth Defense Fund to provide free legal help for minors in Utah juvenile court cases. It requires counties to apply for participation and pay annual assessments to access the fund, which covers court-appointed attorneys and necessary defense resources for indigent youth. Counties that fail to pay their assessments lose eligibility for the fund’s services. The fund is administered by the Utah Indigent Defense Commission, with the state covering deficits if the fund runs short. This bill directly affects minors in juvenile court and participating counties, establishing a new funding mechanism for their legal representation.

Maddy summarySB 340 creates a process for individuals at risk of serious harm (due to a confirmed credible threat or prior physical harm) to get security improvements built on their property. It requires the public safety commissioner to certify these individuals, after which local land use authorities must approve building permits for security features like barriers or safe rooms - complying only with state fire and construction codes, not local zoning rules. The bill defines "protected person" and "security improvement" to ensure projects focus on safety without interfering with neighbors' property rights. It also mandates confidentiality for all certification records and provides legal remedies if local authorities unlawfully delay permits.

Maddy summarySB 194 requires Utah county sheriffs to provide jailed defendants awaiting trial or sentencing with a private space and means to review their case evidence with their attorney. This includes access to digital evidence like videos or audio recordings, using jail-provided technology or approved devices from their lawyer. The bill also mandates that defense attorneys must not leave sensitive materials - such as child images, personal data, or financial records - with defendants in jail. It directly affects all criminal defendants held in Utah county jails during pretrial or sentencing phases.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 78 creates a "homeless services provider ombudsman" within Utah's Office of Homeless Services to address complaints from individuals experiencing homelessness about service providers. The ombudsman investigates allegations that providers violate laws, endanger health/safety, or act without proper justification, and provides training on rights and services. Service providers must display posters with complaint information and contact details for the ombudsman. This bill directly affects homeless individuals seeking services and the organizations providing those services, with no new funding required.