All Roll Calls
Yes: 102 • No: 3
UtahH.B. 1022026 General SessionHouse
Victim Privacy Amendments
Sponsored By: Sahara Hayes (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Criminal ProcedureJudicial OperationsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVictims
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Crime victims can request initials publicly
The law takes effect May 6, 2026. For offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2026, victims can request initials instead of names in covered public documents. This covers charging documents and other criminal justice records from prosecutors, courts, law enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, youth parole, pardons and parole boards, and related entities. Public documents include records available for a fee, but not records available only to parties connected to the case. The option excludes documents needed to issue or enforce criminal protective orders or criminal stalking injunctions, and Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division documents. Covered agencies must keep information needed to answer lawful court orders and provide the victim’s name when a court orders it.
Private hearings protect victims and witnesses
Beginning May 6, 2026, courts must privately hear requests to order disclosure of victims’ or witnesses’ location details. Protected details include addresses, phone numbers, workplaces, and other information that helps locate someone. Victims and witnesses need not testify about these details unless they consent or a court finds a compelling need. The private-hearing rule also applies when deciding whether a defendant must disclose a victim’s or witness’s address or locating information.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sahara Hayes
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Stephanie Pitcher
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 65 • No: 3
House vote • 2/5/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ 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
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/26/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/17/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/6/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #2
1/27/2026
Substitute #1
1/19/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025