All Roll Calls
Yes: 107 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 182026 General SessionSenate
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
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Tougher penalties for harmful material to minors
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law sets tougher penalties for giving minors harmful material. Adults 18 or older with a prior qualifying conviction face a second-degree felony, at least a $5,000 fine plus $10 per article, and at least one year in jail. Other adults face a third-degree felony, at least a $1,000 fine plus $10 per article, and at least 14 days in jail. If the minor is 16 or 17 and the adult is less than seven years older, it is a class A misdemeanor unless the adult has a prior conviction. Actors age 16–17 commit a class A misdemeanor; under 16 is a class B misdemeanor. Internet and hosting providers have safe harbors when content passes through incidentally and fees match standard rates.
Clearer sexual battery rules and penalties
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law clarifies sexual battery. It covers intentional touching of the anus, buttocks, genitals, or a female’s breast that likely causes affront or alarm. This offense is a class A misdemeanor. More serious sexual crimes remain charged under other laws.
Limits on lawsuits against gun sellers
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law narrows when civil lawsuits over firearm products qualify under state rules. Cases against a transferor convicted under 18 U.S.C. 924(h) or Utah 76-11-216 are excluded from the defined category. This reduces some legal exposure for licensed sellers, manufacturers, and trade groups.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 1
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
Governor Signed
3/7/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/25/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/25/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/3/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/3/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
1/30/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/30/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ circled
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
1/29/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/28/2026House/ to standing committee
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/21/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
1/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025