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: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Agencies must organize victim complaint handling
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Utah Victim Services Commission’s executive director must designate a victim-rights complaint coordinator. The coordinator receives and processes complaints and provides administrative help to each district victim rights committee. Every Utah criminal justice agency must establish a policy for handling complaints about victims’ rights violations. Agencies must give the coordinator a copy of their policy upon request. The law specifies no funding or staffing levels for these duties.
Broader victim complaints with eligibility limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s victim-rights complaint process includes children under 18 harmed by a committed or alleged offense. People who are or appear responsible for the offense do not qualify as victims. Complaints can cover rights under Utah’s victims’ rights laws, Title 77, Chapters 37 and 38, and the Utah Constitution. They can also cover a prosecutor’s failure to meet duties owed to victims under criminal procedure Rule 35.
Victim complaints get deadlines and limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, victims can report rights violations to the Utah Victim Services Commission. They cannot submit complaints based on substantially the same facts as an earlier complaint. The coordinator must acknowledge receipt within 30 days. Complaints that do not meet requirements can be dismissed, with notice to the victim within 30 days. Otherwise, copies go to the person complained about and their employer. For complaints about judges or court employees, copies and applicable finding letters go to the state court administrator or designee. Victims and people complained about receive notice that they can attend the review and submit information. District committees review complaints as soon as practical, can request information and government records, and make findings. Agencies investigating the same violation must share their findings with the committee. Required finding letters must be sent within 30 days after a finding. When no violation is found, outcome notices explain rights, resources, and possible next steps.
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
Senate 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