UtahH.B. 3532026 General SessionHouse

Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments

Sponsored By: Ryan D. Wilcox (Republican)

Signed by Governor

EducationHigher EducationUtah Board of Higher EducationColleges and UniversitiesGovernanceHigher Education StudentsUtah System of Higher Education

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer credit transfers and appeals for students

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's higher education board must maintain clear credit-transfer paths and avoid unnecessary repeat coursework. This includes strategies to help students transfer from schools outside the Utah System of Higher Education. Colleges must tell students their options for appealing decisions about transferring or accepting credits. These changes may help students save time and education costs. The law guarantees no set number of accepted credits, dollar savings, or successful appeals.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/27/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 23 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 3 • No: 0

House vote • 2/9/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 72 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation