All Roll Calls
Yes: 118 • No: 38
UtahH.B. 4042026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Sex-Designated Housing Amendments
Sponsored By: David Shallenberger (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Housing bias banned; pregnancy protected
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law bans refusing to sell or rent, denying a home, giving worse terms, or lying about availability because of protected traits. Protected traits include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, source of income, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. "Sex" includes pregnancy, childbirth, and related disabilities. If you were harmed by discrimination, or believe it is about to harm you, you count as an aggrieved individual and can file a complaint.
Disability housing: access and safety rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, landlords must allow reasonable changes and rule exceptions you need because of a disability to use and enjoy your home. You usually pay for physical changes. For rentals, a landlord can reasonably require you to restore the interior when you move out. There is a defense if, even with accommodations, a disability creates a serious health or safety risk; the landlord must prove that risk.
Rules for single-sex shared housing
Beginning May 6, 2026, "single-sex housing" means shared-bedroom or shared-bathroom housing set aside only for people of the same biological sex at birth. Landlords, dorms, boarding houses, and similar group living can designate such housing and limit occupancy to that sex. This does not apply to state or city housing unless another law allows it, and it cannot violate federal law or the terms of federal funding.
Courts use least-restrictive child removals
Beginning May 6, 2026, when an abuse, neglect, or dependency case is filed, the juvenile court uses the least restrictive way to protect the child and family. The court should try alternatives before removing a child from home.
Most changes start May 6, 2026
The law takes effect on May 6, 2026. Most changes and definitions start then.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Shallenberger
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brady Brammer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 19 • No: 7
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 19 • No: 7
House vote • 2/18/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 1
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 50 • No: 20
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/2/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/2/2026Draft 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
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/18/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/18/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/2/2026
Amended 2/2/2026 10:02:249
2/2/2026
Introduced
1/27/2026
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