All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 342026 General SessionHouse
Victim Rights Amendments
Sponsored By: Verona Mauga (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Judicial OperationsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVictimsCommission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Clearer victim rights and who qualifies
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law clarifies who is a crime victim. It includes people under 18 and excludes anyone who appears responsible for the crime. It expands what “victim rights” covers, including state law, the Utah Constitution, and Rule 35 duties. It also names which agencies must follow these rights: police, prosecutors, Corrections, and the Board of Pardons and Parole.
Stronger committee review and agency duties
Beginning May 6, 2026, victim‑rights committees review complaints as soon as practicable. They can request information and government records to decide if a right was violated. If an agency already investigated the same matter, it must give its findings to the committee. Each criminal justice agency must have a policy for these complaints and share it with the coordinator on request.
Single coordinator and clear complaint steps
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Victim Services Commission names a coordinator to run the complaint process. Victims can file a complaint for a rights violation, but not one that repeats the same facts as before. The coordinator must confirm receipt within 30 days and may dismiss noncompliant complaints, with notice in 30 days. If it proceeds, the coordinator sends the complaint to the subject and employer (or the state court administrator for judges). The coordinator tells both sides they may attend and submit information and schedules a committee review.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Verona Mauga
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Chris H. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ 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
1/27/2026Senate/ to standing committee
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/20/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Introduced
12/5/2025