All Roll Calls
Yes: 129 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 1562026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Constable Amendments
Sponsored By: Todd Weiler (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Payment plans to avoid property seizure
Beginning May 6, 2026, a constable can set up a payment plan instead of taking your property. This applies only if the party directing the seizure agrees. The plan replaces a seizure when that party approves.
Six-year terms for county constables
Beginning May 6, 2026, county‑appointed constables serve six‑year terms and may be reappointed. For constables appointed on or after July 1, 2018, the term ends six years from the day it began.
Constables cannot act for private clients
Beginning May 6, 2026, a constable may act only for the government that contracts with them, the county that appointed them, or the court that directs them. They may not serve as an agent for private persons.
Deputy constable hiring and removal rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, an appointed constable may, with county approval, deputize people who are certified as special function peace officers. If the county withdraws a constable’s authority, all of that constable’s deputies also lose authority. The county must notify the POST Division when authority is withdrawn.
Statewide service and notice rules for constables
Beginning May 6, 2026, constables may serve any legal process anywhere in Utah. Before serving a writ of execution or seizing property outside their appointing county, they must contact the local sheriff or police. Before serving an arrest warrant, an appointed constable or deputy must notify that jurisdiction’s sheriff or police. A constable must attend justice courts in their county when a contract or court order requires it. They must execute, serve, and return all process delivered by a justice court judge or other competent authority.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Andrew Stoddard
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
3/3/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/3/2026House/ to standing committee
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/19/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/19/2026
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