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UtahH.B. 902026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Sexual Offenses Amendments
Sponsored By: Gwynn, Matthew H.
Signed by Governor
CrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeSexual Offenses
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Bill Overview
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15 provisions identified: 8 benefits, 2 costs, 5 mixed.
Juvenile sentencing applies to sexual crimes
If a person was 14 to 17 at the time of a covered sexual offense, the law uses juvenile‑oriented sentencing rules. This can prevent automatic life‑without‑parole where these rules apply. The section notes district‑court convictions on or after May 10, 2016 for how it applies.
Fairer juvenile diversion and fees
Beginning January 1, 2027, more youths can enter diversion for sexual offenses if there was no force, the age gap is three years or less, and it is in the child’s best interest. Officers cannot require an admission of guilt or deny diversion because a family cannot pay. Fees, fines, and restitution must match the family’s ability to pay using a statewide sliding scale. A nonjudicial adjustment lasts up to 90 days, and a judge may extend for another 90 days. If the offense happened before age 12, a judge may extend in 90‑day steps when a clinical assessment shows special treatment is needed.
New co-parenting rules for parent-time
Starting January 1, 2027, parents cannot withhold visits or child support as a punishment. Courts must say who handles pickup, delivery, and return. If the noncustodial parent drives, the custodial parent must have the child ready and be available at return; the reverse applies when the custodial parent drives. Parents cannot interrupt regular school hours to exercise parent‑time. The custodial parent must share event notices within 24 hours, and both parents must update contact details within 24 hours of a change. Parents must allow reasonable, uncensored contact and video visits when equipment is reasonably available or as the court decides.
Stronger remedies for missed visitation
Beginning January 1, 2027, if a motion claims a parent did not follow a visitation order, the court can make the winner recover actual attorney fees, court costs, childcare, transportation, lost wages if known, and counseling. The court must also order reasonable make‑up parent‑time unless that is not in the child’s best interests.
Workers can speak about sexual assault
The law voids confidentiality or non‑disparagement clauses that try to stop you from discussing sexual assault covered by state law. Employers cannot punish you for reporting or refusing to sign such a clause. This applies to contracts and settlements at work.
More protections in sexual offense cases
Threats to commit sexual offenses count as violent threats. Police can seek electronic records for more offenses against minors. More sexual crimes are treated as domestic violence, trigger victim‑rights notices, and qualify for sexual‑violence protective orders; sexual battery is included. More victims qualify for the Safe at Home address‑confidentiality program. Officers may pause body cameras during some interviews with sexual‑offense victims. Background checks now deny direct‑access roles to more applicants with sexual‑offense convictions to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Tougher penalties for sexual crimes
Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to sexual offenses. Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation of these crimes follow standard felony‑attempt rules, raising exposure. Extra penalties can apply if the offender knew they had HIV or hepatitis, or acted with two or more people or a criminal group. More sexual offenses can elevate kidnapping to aggravated kidnapping, and a bigamy scheme with sexual battery becomes a second‑degree felony. A narrowed defense makes sexual‑exploitation cases easier to prosecute when the material shows a covered sexual offense.
Custody changes when a parent lives with offenders
Beginning January 1, 2027, living with or giving your child access to someone you know is on the sex, kidnap, or child‑abuse registry, or who was convicted of listed crimes against children, counts as a major change for custody. You must tell the other parent right away if you live with or give access to such a person, when you know their status. This lets the court review and change custody to protect the child.
Courts can dissolve abusive nonprofits
Victims and others can seek to dissolve a nonprofit tied to sexual offenses. If a court finds the nonprofit liable, it can dissolve the corporation and preserve assets. This expands remedies for misconduct while creating legal and financial exposure for those nonprofits.
Split religious holidays for parents
Beginning January 1, 2027, parents split major religious holidays equally. If only one parent celebrates a holiday, that parent gets time with the child on that day. Courts use this rule to set holiday schedules.
Fines and classes for tobacco violations
Beginning January 1, 2027, a minor who violates Section 76‑9‑1106 can be fined and required to complete a court‑approved tobacco education program. The program may charge a participation fee.
Up to $250 penalty in juvenile diversion
Beginning January 1, 2027, a juvenile probation officer may require a one‑time payment of up to $250 to the juvenile court as part of a nonjudicial adjustment instead of formal court. This is a direct out‑of‑pocket cost for the minor or family.
Parents must share caregiver and travel details
Beginning January 1, 2027, if you use a babysitter, relative, or daycare, you must give the other parent the caregiver’s name, address, and phone. You must also give caregivers the other parent’s contact. A court can limit sharing for good cause. When the child travels with you, you must share the dates, destinations, how to reach the child or you, and a third person’s name and phone who knows the child’s location.
Victims get notice and restitution steps
Beginning January 1, 2027, a probation officer must notify identifiable victims within seven days when a juvenile referral looks eligible for diversion. Victims must provide bills, receipts, ID, and proof of any insurance or government payments if asked. If documents are missing, the officer sets restitution using the best information available.
When these changes start
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. All duties and rules in the act apply on that date.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gwynn, Matthew H.
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 60 • No: 1
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/10/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
3/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
2/27/2026
Substitute #1
2/26/2026
Introduced
12/23/2025
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