All Roll Calls
Yes: 143 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1972025 General SessionHouseWALLET
Criminal Conduct Amendments
Sponsored By: Ariel Defay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Abuse, Neglect, or DependencyHealth and Human ServicesChild WelfareDepartment of CorrectionsCourtsCrimesJudicial OperationsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeSentencing CommissionSexual OffensesGovernment Operations (State Issues)PunishmentAttorney GeneralCommission on Criminal and Juvenile JusticeConstitutional OfficersOffender RegistriesSentencing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Broader ban on electronically enticing minors
The law expands Utah’s crime of enticing a minor through electronic messages. It covers someone who knowingly communicates with anyone while intending to lure a minor into unlawful sexual activity. The message does not have to go directly to the minor. Attempts to lure a minor are also covered.
Some young offenders avoid lifetime registration
Beginning May 7, 2025, some offenders who committed a listed offense before age 21 avoid lifetime registration. The sentencing court must find that the offense involved no force or coercion. These offenders instead register for 10 years after their sentence ends. The court considers the victim’s age and vulnerability, harm, fraud or deception, and circumstances involving child sexual abuse material.
Victims receive notice of registry petitions
For Utah convictions, registry removal petitions go to the office that prosecuted the case. That office must mail notice to the victim, or a parent or guardian when the victim is under 18. For convictions elsewhere, petitions go to Utah’s Attorney General, which provides victim notice when reasonably practicable. Notice includes the petition and explains the right to object or offer recommendations. Victims or guardians have 45 days after mailing to respond.
Out-of-state registrants gain conditional removal paths
Beginning May 7, 2025, qualifying people registered in Utah because of another jurisdiction can petition to leave Utah’s registry. Routes cover both lifetime and non-lifetime registrants, with minimum waits of 5, 10, or 20 years depending on the route. Applicants must meet the route’s conviction-history rules, finish required treatment, and pay restitution. The 20-year route also requires a current risk assessment and strong proof of rehabilitation and public safety. Applicants must live in Utah at least 183 days each year for two consecutive years and intend to live mainly there. They also need an order from the court where registration was first required authorizing removal from Utah’s registry. Removal requires court approval; it is not automatic.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican • House
Brady Brammer
Republican • Senate
Clancy, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Gwynn, M.
Affiliation unavailable
Katy Hall
Republican • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Lee, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 20 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/24/2025
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/24/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2025House/ to Governor
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/13/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/13/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/24/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/24/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/20/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2025HouseSenate/ to House
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ circled
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/19/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/14/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/14/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/13/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/13/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/5/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/4/2025HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/4/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/13/2025
Substitute #2
1/27/2025
Substitute #1
1/23/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025