State Bills: Utah

Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments

Utah Governor signed SB0252 into law, amending state requirements for water usage at state-owned facilities. The bill passed both chambers during the 2026 General Session after favorable committee reviews in the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee and the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee.

Extracted Natural Resources Amendments

Utah Governor Cox signed SB0254, the Extracted Natural Resources Amendments, into law on March 26, 2026, during the 2026 General Session. Sponsored by Senators Ann Millner and David Shallenberger, the bill amends Utah statutes governing extracted natural resources including oil, gas, and minerals. The legislation applies to energy companies and resource extraction operations operating in Utah.

Identity Protection Modifications

Utah Governor signed SB0256 amending state identity protection statutes. The bill, sponsored by Senators Cullimore and Teuscher, passed both chambers during the 2026 General Session. The legislation modifies requirements for entities handling personal identity information, likely expanding protections or compliance obligations for covered businesses and government agencies.

Educator License Amendments

Utah Governor signed SB0312 into law on March 26, 2026. The bill amends educator license requirements in Utah. Sponsors include Senator John Johnson and Representative Doug Welton. The legislation passed through both chambers during the 2026 General Session.