UtahS.B. 122026 General SessionSenate

Sunset and Repeal Date Amendments

Sponsored By: Todd Weiler (Republican)

Signed by Governor

WeedsLand UseChild CareAging ServicesHealth CareDispute ResolutionEminent DomainJudicial OperationsMedical MalpracticeLegislative OperationsSunsets and Repealers

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Dispute resolution options remain available longer

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah moves the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act’s repeal from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. Residents and organizations retain access to the dispute-resolution process established by the act. The extension does not specify payments or household cost changes.

Behavioral health crisis grants continue longer

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah moves several behavioral health crisis repeal dates from December 31, 2026, to July 1, 2029. This keeps the Utah Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee and related consultation and committee rules in place longer. It also keeps the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and Behavioral Health Receiving Center grant programs authorized longer. The extension sets no grant amounts or individual eligibility rules and does not guarantee a level of service.

Rare disease grants continue with council funding

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah moves the Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program’s repeal from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The law also provides $19,000 from the General Fund to Health and Human Services’ Clinical Services, State Laboratory program. This funding covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and takes effect July 1, 2026. The Legislature intends the money to support the Rare Disease Advisory Council. These changes do not set individual grant eligibility or create direct household payments.

Battery disposal safeguards and duties continue

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah removes the planned July 1, 2026, repeal of its lead-acid battery disposal rules. This section sets no new repeal date. Existing environmental safeguards remain, and covered residents and businesses must continue following the disposal requirements.

Health provider liability protections last longer

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah extends the Health Care Providers Immunity from Liability Act. Its repeal date moves from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. Covered providers keep their liability protections longer, while people bringing claims remain subject to those protections. The extension does not change the protections themselves.

Speech, hearing, and behavior licensing continues

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah moves three health profession licensing repeal dates to July 1, 2036. Speech-language pathology and audiology licensing previously had a July 1, 2029, repeal date. Hearing instrument specialist licensing previously had a July 1, 2033, repeal date. Behavior analyst licensing previously had a July 1, 2026, repeal date. The extensions preserve regulated services for patients and keep licensing duties in place for professionals and applicants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Todd Weiler

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Stoddard

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 3

House vote • 3/6/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 60 • No: 3

House vote • 3/6/2026

House/ floor amendment

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate/ concurs with House amendment

Yes: 29 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

House/ uncircled

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

House/ substituted

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

House/ circled

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 24 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/20/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 4 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/23/2026
  2. Senate/ to Governor

    3/13/2026Senate
  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/13/2026Senate
  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

    3/11/2026Senate
  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    3/11/2026
  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    3/10/2026
  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

    3/10/2026
  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

    3/6/2026Senate
  9. Senate/ received from House

    3/6/2026Senate
  10. House/ to Senate

    3/6/2026House
  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

    3/6/2026House
  12. House/ received from Senate

    3/6/2026House
  13. Senate/ to House

    3/6/2026Senate
  14. Senate/ concurs with House amendment

    3/6/2026Senate
  15. Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

    3/6/2026Senate
  16. Senate/ received from House

    3/6/2026Senate
  17. House/ to Senate

    3/6/2026House
  18. House/ passed 3rd reading

    3/6/2026House
  19. House/ floor amendment

    3/6/2026House
  20. House/ uncircled

    3/6/2026House
  21. House/ circled

    3/5/2026House
  22. House/ substituted

    3/5/2026House
  23. House/ 3rd reading

    3/5/2026House
  24. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

    3/5/2026House
  25. House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules

    3/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/11/2026

  • Amended 3/6/2026 11:03:217

    3/6/2026

  • Substitute #1

    3/4/2026

  • Substitute #2

    3/4/2026

  • Introduced

    12/4/2025

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