All Roll Calls
Yes: 132 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 262026 General SessionHouse
Voting Equipment Amendments
Sponsored By: Paul A. Cutler (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Voting and Voter RegistrationGovernment Operations (State Issues)Election AdministrationProcurement
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Independent security tests for voting machines
Beginning May 6, 2026, the lieutenant governor ensures all voting equipment passes independent security testing. Tests check accuracy, access controls, tamper and fraud detection, and ballot secrecy. The state can rely on certifications from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission or an accredited lab.
Paper trail and ballot protections
Beginning May 6, 2026, voting machines must protect secrecy and stop double voting. Voters can review and fix ballots before casting, and tabulators must reject overvotes. Machines must be durable, accurate, and print a permanent paper record that voters can inspect before leaving when practicable. The human‑readable paper record is the official record in a recount.
No wireless on voting machines
Election officers must make sure voting equipment cannot use wireless communication before each election. This rule does not apply to electronic pollbooks or official registers. The requirement is in force now.
Statewide process to choose voting systems
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state runs a competitive process with a Voting Equipment Selection Committee. The process includes experts, public review and comment, and may include secure reviews of proprietary software. The lieutenant governor ensures state purchases meet all equipment standards. Once a new system is selected, local officials may not buy equipment outside that system.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ronald M. Winterton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/7/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/23/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/23/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/9/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/9/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
1/29/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/28/2026Senate/ to standing committee
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/20/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/23/2026
Substitute #1
1/17/2026
Introduced
12/5/2025