All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1262026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Micro-Education Entity Facility Amendments
Sponsored By: Ariel Defay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesEducationK-12 EducationMunicipalitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Local Government OrdinancesHome Schooling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Microschools allowed everywhere with faster permits
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities and counties must allow charter schools, home-based microschools, and micro-education entities in every zone. Land-use and building permit applications for these schools get first-priority processing. Parking rules cannot exceed the minimum required for schools or similar public uses. This speeds siting and lowers barriers for operators and can expand local options for families.
Easier occupancy sign-off for schools
Beginning May 6, 2026, a school can get a permanent occupancy certificate from the authority that did the inspection. If an independent inspector checked the building, the state superintendent can issue it. If a city, county, or district inspector checked it, that official can issue it. These certificates satisfy city or county occupancy requirements.
Local rules for home microschools
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities and counties may require home-based microschools and micro-education entities to follow local rules that do not conflict with this law. Rules can cover parking, traffic and circulation tied to projected students, noise, lot size by student counts, hours, and a business license. Local standards may also set setbacks, height, massing, curb cuts, and construction staging, and limit locations to avoid health or safety risks.
Safety code standards for microschools
Beginning May 6, 2026, a micro-education entity may operate only if its facility follows all local ordinances and meets the International Building Code for Group E occupancy, or the same rules as Class A-1, A-3, B, or M. These code rules can require upgrades and add compliance costs before opening.
Microschool siting: fewer bans, some limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, microschools are exempt from general proximity rules that apply to community locations. If a city or county has zones for sexually oriented businesses or alcohol sellers, it may bar a charter school or microschool from sites that defeat that zone’s purpose. A school can provide a waiver to use such a site.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/13/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/3/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/20/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/19/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Introduced
1/2/2026
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