All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1822026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Genetic Information Amendments
Sponsored By: Walt Brooks (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesHealth CareHealth Care FacilitiesLabor and EmploymentHealth Care ProfessionalsHealth Care StatisticsGenetic Counselors
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Facilities face bans and fines on gene sequencers
Beginning January 1, 2028, medical and genomic research facilities cannot use genetic sequencers or research software made by, distributed by, or owned or controlled by a foreign adversary or related entities. They must remove or permanently disable any prohibited devices and use compliant equipment. By December 31, 2028, they must send a sworn compliance statement to the attorney general and the department, and then every 10 years. The attorney general alone enforces these rules, and anyone can report a violation. Starting May 1, 2028, using prohibited devices or software triggers a $10,000 fine for each unique genome processed. Entities already covered by the state Genetic Information Privacy Act are exempt from Subsection (4), which includes the sworn statement and certain fines.
Stricter rules on genetic data storage
Beginning January 1, 2028, no one may store genetic sequencing data inside a foreign adversary’s borders. Remote access to non-open genetic data from inside those countries is blocked unless the department approves in writing. Anyone who stores non-open genetic data must use encryption, limit access, and follow cybersecurity best practices, even when using a third-party provider. Open genetic data is treated differently and may be stored and accessed more freely. Data from clinical trial subjects outside the United States, or activity allowed under 28 C.F.R. Part 202, is exempt. Starting May 1, 2028, knowingly storing data in a foreign adversary carries a $10,000 fine per violation.
Whistleblower protection for reporting violations
Beginning January 1, 2028, an employer may not fire, demote, or punish you because you told the attorney general about a violation or possible violation of this law. This protection applies only when the action is based on your report.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Walt Brooks
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/20/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ 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
2/24/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/24/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/20/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/19/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Amended 2/19/2026 11:02:974
2/19/2026
Substitute #3
2/3/2026
Substitute #4
2/3/2026
Substitute #5
2/3/2026
Substitute #2
1/22/2026
Substitute #1
1/17/2026
Introduced
1/7/2026
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