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Yes: 136 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 2912026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Security and Land Restriction Amendments
Sponsored By: Candice B. Pierucci (Republican)
Signed by Governor
BusinessReal EstateVeterans AffairsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVeterans and Military AffairsDepartment of Public SafetyTitle and Escrow
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Buyers must disclose foreign military service
Beginning May 6, 2026, if you buy land in Utah, you must tell the county recorder on the state form if you served in the military of a restricted foreign entity. File the form in the county where the land is located. Not filing that disclosure is a third-degree felony.
State process to flag illegal land deals
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Department of Public Safety keeps a public list of restricted foreign entities. County recorders can report suspected illegal land deals to the department. After a report, the department sends each party a letter and gives 30 days to show they are not restricted. If they do not respond or clear it, the department notifies them the deal violates the law. They have one year to give up the interest or the state will sell it. The department can fine $500 for each day after the 30 days that a party does not respond; fines stop on the day the interest is sold. County recorders make a public record of violations, are shielded from liability, must offer the military‑service disclosure form to buyers, and send any completed forms to the department.
Stricter ban on foreign-controlled land buys
Starting May 6, 2026, restricted foreign entities cannot acquire any interest in land in Utah. The law treats companies owned or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, and companies they own at least 25% of, as restricted. It is a third-degree felony to buy or lease land for a restricted entity or to use its funds to do so. Any restricted entity that holds land must give up that interest under the state’s process.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Nelson T. Abbott
Republican • House
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican • House
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican • House
Stewart E. Barlow
Republican • House
Bridger Bolinder
Republican • House
Jefferson S. Burton
Republican • House
Clancy, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Rosalba Dominguez
Democratic • House
James A. Dunnigan
Republican • House
Doug Fiefia
Republican • House
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Gwynn, M.
Affiliation unavailable
Leah Hansen
Republican • House
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Colin W. Jack
Republican • House
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Mike L. Kohler
Republican • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Matt MacPherson
Republican • House
Verona Mauga
Democratic • House
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Logan Monson
Republican • House
Carol S. Moss
Democratic • House
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
Nicholeen P. Peck
Republican • House
Michael J. Petersen
Republican • House
Calvin Roberts
Republican • House
Troy Shelley
Republican • House
Rex P. Shipp
Republican • House
Mark A. Strong
Republican • House
R. Neil Walter
Republican • House
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Christine F. Watkins
Republican • House
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Stephen L. Whyte
Republican • House
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 1
House vote • 2/17/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 64 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/26/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/26/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/25/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/25/2026House/ 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/ passed 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/17/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/10/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/9/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/26/2026
Amended 1/29/2026 10:01:536
1/29/2026
Introduced
1/20/2026
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