All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1262026 General SessionHouse
Micro-Education Entity Facility Amendments
Sponsored By: Ariel Defay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesEducationK-12 EducationMunicipalitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Local Government OrdinancesHome Schooling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Microschool enrollment capped at 100 students
Beginning May 6, 2026, a micro-education entity cannot enroll more than 100 students, even if its building holds more. Building capacity still follows state construction codes and applicable zoning and land-use rules.
Local microschool rules balance safety and access
Beginning May 6, 2026, local governments can regulate home-based microschools and micro-education entities without conflicting with the law. Rules can cover traffic, street types or sizes tied to projected enrollment or impacts, noise, and graduated lot-size requirements. They can also cover operating hours, specified zone standards, and other relevant matters. Location restrictions must be necessary to avoid health or safety risks, protecting safety while limiting where schools operate. Local governments do not have to adopt an ordinance.
More building options with microschool safeguards
Beginning May 6, 2026, micro-education entities can use Group E buildings or buildings classified as A-1, A-3, B, or M. Those alternative building types need code-compliant fire alarms and carbon monoxide detection. Each classroom needs a direct outside exit at the exit or discharge level, unless the structure has code-compliant sprinklers. Fire areas over 12,000 square feet need automatic sprinklers. Buildings in any zone can be converted for micro-education use, subject to state construction codes and applicable local ordinances. Required permits, plan reviews, and inspections for changes in occupancy classification still apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/13/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/3/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/20/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/19/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Introduced
1/2/2026