All Roll Calls
Yes: 162 • No: 57
UtahH.B. 872026 General SessionHouse
Animal Crime Victim Amendments
Sponsored By: Verona Mauga (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
AnimalsAbuse, Neglect, or DependencyPeace OfficersCourtsCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeAnimal Health
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Bill Overview
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Officers can seize abused animals
Beginning May 6, 2026, certified peace officers or animal control officers can take animals tied to listed abuse crimes. They make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. They may shelter or place the animal. With owner permission, they may humanely destroy the animal. If an animal is past recovery, an officer may destroy it after a vet’s judgment, two citizens’ judgment, or owner consent.
Liens and ownership after animal seizure
Beginning May 6, 2026, officers who care for a seized animal have a lien for reasonable care or destruction costs. After at least five days’ notice of the lien and amount due, a court orders sale, destruction, or transfer if you do not give up ownership. If you voluntarily place the animal or a court transfers it, the new owner must give minimum care. The new owner must block the former owner from any contact. The new owner may resell or otherwise place the animal under humane practices.
Changes start May 6, 2026
All changes in this law start May 6, 2026. Duties, authority, and procedures apply from that date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Verona Mauga
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Jen Plumb
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 52 • No: 14
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ failed
Yes: 12 • No: 16
House vote • 2/17/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 2
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 40 • No: 24
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/3/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/2/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/27/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/26/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ motion to reconsider
2/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Substitute #2
2/20/2026
Amended 2/19/2026 11:02:615
2/19/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Introduced
12/23/2025