All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 502026 General SessionHouse
Child Protection Ombudsman Amendments
Sponsored By: Karianne Lisonbee (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Abuse, Neglect, or DependencyFamilyHealth and Human ServicesDivision of Child and Family ServicesChild WelfareJudicial OperationsDepartment of Health and Human Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More child welfare help for Utah families
Beginning May 6, 2026, complaints to Utah's child protection ombudsman can cover child welfare division actions or failures involving parents, not just children. The ombudsman may investigate under existing review rules. When a child enters protective custody, officers or caseworkers must tell parents or guardians about ombudsman help finding resources or navigating child welfare. Any information packet the division provides at that time must include the ombudsman's website. The website must offer easy-to-find information about parents' and children's rights and the state's duties in child welfare matters.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karianne Lisonbee
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
2/27/2026House/ to Governor
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/18/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/18/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/9/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/9/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
1/27/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
1/27/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/26/2026Senate/ to standing committee
1/26/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/22/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/21/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/18/2026
Introduced
12/19/2025