All Roll Calls
Yes: 125 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 5472026 General SessionHouse
Transnational Repression Amendments
Sponsored By: Clancy, Tyler
Signed by Governor
Student Health and SafetyHigher EducationCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeUtah Board of Higher Education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Safety information for international college students
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's Board of Higher Education must require colleges and universities to inform international students about transnational repression. Schools must also explain how students can report it to law enforcement.
Higher penalties for foreign-directed crimes
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah raises certain criminal offenses by one class. A judge or jury must find the foreign link beyond a reasonable doubt. The offender must be an agent of a foreign government or foreign terrorist organization, or act at its direction, request, command, or under its influence. The offender must intend to make someone serve that government or organization, leave the United States, or act against their will. This includes making someone refrain from an act against their will. Class C misdemeanors become class B, class B becomes class A, and class A becomes a third-degree felony. Third-degree felonies become second-degree felonies, and second-degree felonies become first-degree felonies. The law also defines transnational repression as conduct by foreign government or terrorist organization agents targeting someone in the United States. It covers harassment, intimidation, censorship, threats or physical force, digital surveillance or targeting, and threats of punishment, harassment, or retaliation under foreign control. It also covers financial coercion involving property or financial services, abuse of administrative or immigration processes, and selective prosecution or enforcement. Using or directing social media, telecommunications, or similar entities to carry out this conduct is also covered. The conduct must aim to extend foreign influence, control, or preferences over someone's behavior outside that government’s or organization’s area of control.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Clancy, Tyler
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Jon Hawkins
Republican • House
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 64 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/10/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/4/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/4/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/25/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/23/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/20/2026
Introduced
2/11/2026