All Roll Calls
Yes: 135 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 3832025 General SessionHouseWALLET
Court Fine Amendments
Sponsored By: Grant Amjad Miller (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Criminal ProcedureJudicial OperationsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePunishmentFines
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More ways defendants can reduce court debt
Beginning May 7, 2025, Utah courts may reduce unpaid criminal debt by the cost of court-ordered treatment or courses. Defendants must finish the court’s requirements and provide proof of completion and payment. The court must find that paying the debt creates serious hardship for the defendant or their family. Defendants must file any petition before their sentence ends. For infractions and class B or C misdemeanors, courts must also consider unpaid service instead of paying fines. Timely completed service earns $10 per hour toward the fine or bail amount, with reasonable time allowed for completion. Eligible work serves a state or local agency, a qualifying nonprofit, or another entity approved beforehand by the court. Defendants must report hours, work details, contact information, and an authorized signature on the organization’s letterhead; courts may require forms. Courts may reject work done before sentencing, claimed in another court, or involving a prohibited organization or service.
Defendants still owe victim payments and interest
Beginning May 7, 2025, Utah courts cannot forgive or reduce restitution principal or interest under this debt-relief rule. Restitution is money owed to victims. Defendants remain responsible for both the original amount and its interest. Unpaid service also cannot replace victim restitution.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Grant Amjad Miller
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 73 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2025House/ to Governor
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/13/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/13/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/7/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2025HouseSenate/ to House
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/5/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/27/2025SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ to standing committee
2/24/2025SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/20/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/20/2025HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/20/2025HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/20/2025HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/13/2025
Amended 2/13/2025 09:02:913
2/13/2025
Introduced
1/31/2025