All Roll Calls
Yes: 89 • No: 22
UtahH.B. 3292026 General SessionHouseWALLET
State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments
Sponsored By: Ariel Defay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Division of Human Resource ManagementDepartment of Government OperationsGovernment Operations (State Issues)State Officers and EmployeesLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Paid family leave for school staff
Beginning July 1, 2026, school districts and charter schools must give paid family leave: up to 3 work weeks of parental leave, 3 weeks of postpartum recovery, 6 weeks of adoption leave, and 4 weeks of foster leave. Policies cannot be more restrictive than state employee rules, and this leave cannot be charged to your other paid leave. Part-time and nonstandard-hour staff get prorated leave hours. Your LEA must give you written notice of these rights and how leave sharing works. LEAs cannot retaliate against you for using this leave.
Leave sharing options at schools
Beginning July 1, 2026, your LEA may set up a leave-sharing program so coworkers can donate or use shared leave for sick, annual, parental, postpartum, adoption, or foster leave. An LEA may also offer more paid leave than the state minimums. LEAs may use leave banks or coordinate with other schools to manage costs.
Who qualifies for state family leave
Beginning July 1, 2026, state employees in Title 49 retirement positions who give birth at 20 weeks or later qualify for postpartum recovery leave. They must also accrue paid leave and not be reemployed retirees. Adoption leave applies to Title 49 employees who legally adopt a young child and are not the spouse of the existing parent. Foster leave applies to Title 49 employees who are foster parents. These groups are defined as qualified employees for these leave types.
Breastfeeding and pumping protected in public
Beginning July 1, 2026, a woman may breastfeed or use a breast pump in any place of public accommodation. The law defines breastfeeding to include lactation and defines breast pumps, making the rule clear for businesses and parents.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican • House
John Arthur
Democratic • House
Jefferson S. Burton
Republican • House
Clancy, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Rosalba Dominguez
Democratic • House
Steve Eliason
Republican • House
Joseph Elison
Republican • House
Sahara Hayes
Democratic • House
Ashlee Matthews
Democratic • House
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Grant Amjad Miller
Democratic • House
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Logan Monson
Republican • House
Hoang Nguyen
Democratic • House
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Angela Romero
Democratic • House
David Shallenberger
Republican • House
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican • House
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 2
House vote • 3/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ substitute adoption failed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 53 • No: 18
House vote • 2/4/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ 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
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/4/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/4/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/24/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/17/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ substitute adoption failed
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
2/17/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #3
2/16/2026
Substitute #2
2/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/22/2026
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