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UtahH.B. 1452026 General SessionHouse

School Excused Absence Amendments

Sponsored By: Carl R. Albrecht (Republican)

Signed by Governor

EducationK-12 EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)AthleticsColleges and UniversitiesSchool Districts

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More excused activity absences for students

Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah students get more ways to have activity-related school absences excused. A parent must provide a reason, and the student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Qualifying activities include mountain biking, shooting sports, or a qualifying Utah State University youth development program. That program uses hands-on learning, mentoring, and community clubs or activities to teach agriculture, science, technology, engineering, math, civic engagement, leadership, and healthy living.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carl R. Albrecht

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Michael K. McKell

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

Yes: 19 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 3 • No: 1

House vote • 2/18/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 66 • No: 1

House vote • 2/9/2026

House Comm - Substitute Recommendation

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 2/9/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/19/2026

  2. House/ to Governor

    3/12/2026House

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/12/2026House

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

    3/11/2026House

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    3/11/2026

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    3/6/2026

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

    3/6/2026

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

    3/6/2026House

  9. House/ received from Senate

    3/6/2026House

  10. Senate/ to House

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

    3/6/2026Senate

  13. Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

    3/6/2026Senate

  14. Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar

    3/5/2026Senate

  15. Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules

    3/4/2026Senate

  16. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    2/26/2026Senate

  17. Senate/ committee report favorable

    2/26/2026Senate

  18. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

    2/25/2026

  19. Senate/ to standing committee

    2/20/2026Senate

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    2/19/2026Senate

  21. Senate/ received from House

    2/18/2026Senate

  22. House/ to Senate

    2/18/2026House

  23. House/ passed 3rd reading

    2/18/2026House

  24. House/ 3rd reading

    2/18/2026House

  25. House/ 2nd reading

    2/10/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/11/2026

    PDF

  • Substitute #1

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/5/2026

    PDF

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