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UtahS.B. 182026 General SessionSenateWALLET

Criminal Offense Modifications

Sponsored By: Calvin R. Musselman (Republican)

Signed by Governor

FraudCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeSexual OffensesPublic SafetyWeapons

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Contraband compartment makers face broader criminal enforcement

Beginning May 6, 2026, unlawfully creating, installing, or attaching a contraband compartment can support a Utah racketeering case. The law adds this conduct to the list of crimes authorities can use when applying racketeering laws. Existing entries covering criminal tax violations and specified federal crimes remain unchanged.

Repeat harmful-material distributors face felony penalties

Beginning May 6, 2026, certain repeat offenses involving distribution of material harmful to minors become third-degree felonies. The offender must be at least 18, with a prior conviction or court finding for the same offense. The minor—or person believed to be a minor—must be at least 16 and less than seven years younger. Minimum penalties include a $1,000 fine, $10 per exhibited article, and at least 14 days in jail. Without the prior offense, violations by adults within this age gap remain class A misdemeanors.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Calvin R. Musselman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ryan D. Wilcox

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 107 • No: 1

House vote • 1/30/2026

House/ circled

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 1/30/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 72 • No: 1

House vote • 1/30/2026

House/ uncircled

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/7/2026

  2. Senate/ to Governor

    3/3/2026Senate

  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/3/2026Senate

  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

    2/25/2026Senate

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    2/25/2026

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    2/3/2026

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

    2/3/2026

  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

    1/30/2026Senate

  9. Senate/ received from House

    1/30/2026Senate

  10. House/ to Senate

    1/30/2026House

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

    1/30/2026House

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

    1/30/2026House

  13. House/ uncircled

    1/30/2026House

  14. House/ circled

    1/30/2026House

  15. House/ 3rd reading

    1/30/2026House

  16. House/ 2nd reading

    1/29/2026House

  17. House/ committee report favorable

    1/29/2026House

  18. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

    1/28/2026

  19. House/ to standing committee

    1/26/2026House

  20. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    1/21/2026House

  21. House/ received from Senate

    1/21/2026House

  22. Senate/ to House

    1/20/2026Senate

  23. Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

    1/20/2026Senate

  24. Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

    1/20/2026Senate

  25. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    1/20/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    12/4/2025

    PDF

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