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UtahH.B. 1882026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Sponsored By: Nicholeen P. Peck (Republican)
Signed by Governor
JuvenilesEducationK-12 EducationJudicial OperationsJuvenile JusticeLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeStudent Discipline
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
Stronger juvenile justice data and reports
From May 6, 2026, the courts must send district‑level juvenile data to the state commission by July 1 each year. The commission collects yearly data on time under supervision and placement, recidivism (including school‑based), risk changes, and program dosage. It also tracks how cases end when a minor is found with a gun during school or a school event. By October 1 each year, the commission sends a written report to two legislative committees and can update it later. Privacy laws still apply, so controlled, private, or protected records do not have to be shared.
Schools must try help before court
Beginning May 6, 2026, schools must first refer many minor, school‑based offenses to evidence‑based help, not to police or court. This covers class C misdemeanors, infractions, status offenses on school property, and habitual truancy. For minor school offenses, a case can go to police or court only after a prior school‑property offense and a prior referral to an intervention. Habitual truancy can go to court only after two prior truancy allegations in the same year and two prior intervention referrals. If a student refuses the school intervention, the school must refer the student to the state’s youth prevention and early‑intervention services. Courts may use juvenile justice and behavioral health resources when available. Students in these cases cannot be placed in secure detention for status offenses, infractions, or habitual truancy. If a case goes to police or court, the school must assign a non‑SRO representative and include attendance and prior intervention records.
Old school incident reporting rules repealed
Effective May 6, 2026, the law repeals Sections 53G‑8‑501 to 53G‑8‑508. Those sections set prior rules for reporting prohibited acts at schools, confidentiality, immunity, and evidence. Removing them ends the old reporting framework.
When schools can still go to court
Starting May 6, 2026, for class B or class A misdemeanors on school property, school staff may send a case to court or choose an intervention. Traffic infractions may go straight to police, a prosecutor, or a court. If a student is alleged to possess drugs on school property and has at least two prior school drug‑possession incidents, the school must refer the case directly to court. School resource officers may investigate, search with probable cause, consult with school staff, transport a minor where allowed, take temporary custody when permitted, and use reasonable force to protect students and the school.
Juvenile diversion rules and limits updated
Starting May 6, 2026, probation officers must offer a nonjudicial adjustment for many misdemeanors, infractions, or status offenses when the minor has two or fewer prior adjudications and two or fewer prior failed adjustments. Officers must also offer it when the offense happened before age 12 or for habitual truancy, unless the law lists a disqualifying offense. No adjustment is allowed for listed serious offenses. Officers must request prosecutor review when a validated assessment shows high risk, when moderate risk plus certain class A misdemeanors apply, when the case involves listed serious offenses, or when a suspended custody order exists. One adjustment can cover multiple charges from a single incident. Juvenile DUI referrals require a drug and alcohol screening, and if needed, an assessment and following the assessment’s recommendations.
New definitions for juvenile programs
On May 6, 2026, the law adds clear definitions used in juvenile justice programs and reports. It defines the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Restricted Account. It defines “puberty inhibition drug treatment” (including GnRH agonists or androgen receptor inhibitors), cross‑sex hormone treatment, certain surgical procedures, temporary homeless youth shelter, and other youth services terms. Agencies use these definitions to run programs and track results.
Rules for state emails to school staff
Beginning May 6, 2026, districts must give the State Board each school employee’s work email by October 1 each year. The State Board may send official emails with 48 hours’ notice to the local superintendent, up to three per year, and may not share the addresses. The Senate president and House speaker may request the addresses and send joint emails about teaching or education policy, with 48 hours’ notice, up to three per year, with no political use or disclosure.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nicholeen P. Peck
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 21 • No: 6
House vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 62 • No: 10
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 2
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House Comm - Held
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/2/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/27/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/24/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/23/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/18/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #3
2/17/2026
Substitute #2
2/13/2026
Substitute #1
2/5/2026
Introduced
1/8/2026
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