UtahH.B. 2912026 General SessionHouseWALLET

Security and Land Restriction Amendments

Sponsored By: Candice B. Pierucci (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More foreign-linked entities face land limits

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah lowers the ownership threshold for restricted foreign entities from 51% to 25%. This applies when a covered foreign government, military company, or related entity holds that ownership share. More entities fall under Utah’s ban on acquiring or controlling land interests.

Suspected foreign entities face land enforcement

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah Public Safety must send notice after a county reports a suspected banned land transfer, unless notice interferes with its duties. Suspected entities have 30 days after receipt to show they are not restricted; insufficient evidence or no response triggers enforcement. Public Safety may fine nonresponding entities $500 daily after that deadline, but not on or after the statutory sale date. An entity found in violation must sell its land interest within one year or face a state-run sale. Public Safety must coordinate sale steps with the Utah Attorney General and state facilities division when evidence fails to overcome the presumption.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Nelson T. Abbott
Republican • House
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican • House
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican • House
Stewart E. Barlow
Republican • House
Bridger Bolinder
Republican • House
Burton, J.
Affiliation unavailable
Clancy, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Rosalba Dominguez
Democratic • House
James A. Dunnigan
Republican • House
Doug Fiefia
Republican • House
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Gwynn, M.
Affiliation unavailable
Leah Hansen
Republican • House
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Colin W. Jack
Republican • House
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Mike L. Kohler
Republican • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Matt MacPherson
Republican • House
Verona Mauga
Democratic • House
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Logan Monson
Republican • House
Carol S. Moss
Democratic • House
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
Nicholeen P. Peck
Republican • House
Michael J. Petersen
Republican • House
Calvin Roberts
Republican • House
Troy Shelley
Republican • House
Rex P. Shipp
Republican • House
Mark A. Strong
Republican • House
R. Neil Walter
Republican • House
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Christine F. Watkins
Republican • House
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Stephen L. Whyte
Republican • House
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 136 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/20/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 23 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote • 2/6/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 64 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0