All Roll Calls
Yes: 148 • No: 39
UtahH.B. 482026 General SessionHouse
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes
Sponsored By: Karianne Lisonbee (Republican)
Signed by Governor
JuvenilesCrimesJudicial OperationsJuvenile JusticeLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeBoard of Pardons and ParoleRecidivismCorrectional Facilities
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Prison transfers for youths in secure care
Beginning May 6, 2026, a prison commitment remains a prison sentence even while a youth is temporarily housed in secure care. The juvenile justice division must transfer anyone still incarcerated at age 25 to Department of Corrections custody. Transfer must happen as soon as reasonably possible, no later than age 25 years and 6 months. The division must also adopt transfer rules for youths temporarily housed in secure care. Those rules require transfer when continued placement poses an unreasonable risk to others or is not in the youth’s best interest.
Adult prison placement for some youths
Beginning May 6, 2026, some youths convicted of aggravated murder can enter Department of Corrections custody instead of secure care. They must have been 17 when the crime occurred and be at least 18 at sentencing. A district court can order this placement after finding a security risk to others in secure care. After a prosecutor’s motion, the Board of Pardons and Parole can also order placement when it finds commitment and transfer warranted. For that board process, the board must appoint a lawyer for the youth.
Paid lawyers for some youth reviews
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Board of Pardons and Parole can appoint lawyers for certain youth status reviews. This applies when a prosecutor requests review of a youth temporarily housed in secure care and the board agrees. The board may appoint a lawyer before the hearing and pays for any lawyer it appoints. Appointment in this review process is optional, not guaranteed.
Youth programs focus on reducing repeat offenses
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s criminal and juvenile justice commission must focus youth-system oversight on reducing repeat offenses. The law revises offense reporting, expands repeat-offense measures, and requires oversight of program timelines and progress. It allows contracts rewarding proven youth programs for reducing repeat offenses, with extra pay for completing required treatment within three months. It also defines youth services that address family conflict, support reunification, and help keep youths from deeper justice-system involvement. The law provides no new appropriations or direct household payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karianne Lisonbee
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 20 • No: 7
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 52 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 2
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 56 • No: 14
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 1
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 7 • 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
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/25/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 3/5/2026 11:03:237
3/5/2026
Substitute #5
3/4/2026
Substitute #4
2/27/2026
Substitute #3
2/17/2026
Substitute #2
2/5/2026
Substitute #1
1/30/2026
Introduced
12/19/2025