# Utah S.B. 218: Constable Modifications Utah S.B. 218, Constable Modifications, is a 2026 General Session Senate bill sponsored by Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-18 (Governor Signed); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-14). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB218-2026GS - As of: 2026-10-14 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Utah S.B. 218 - State: Utah - Session: 2026 General Session - Title: Constable Modifications - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-28 - Last action: 2026-03-18, Governor Signed - Sponsor: Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican) - Cosponsors: 1 - Subjects: Counties, Contracts and Obligations, Courts, Background Checks, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Municipalities, Political Subdivisions (Local Issues), Office of Licensing and Background Checks, Occupational and Professional Licensing - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 13 (146 yes, 1 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 16 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Constables must clearly identify themselves: benefit, low. Constables must carry their license, show it on request, and prominently display credentials while working. When serving papers, they must identify themselves verbally and put required identifying details and a business phone number on each document's first page. Any uniform must say “constable” on… - Equal course fees for constable applicants: benefit, low. Providers seeking board approval for required constable licensing courses must charge all applicants the same course fees. This applies to both initial and continuing instruction. Prices can differ between providers; the law does not set or lower course fees. - Licensed constables included in eviction proceedings: benefit, low. Utah's eviction and related proceedings law includes people acting as constables at a city's or county's direction. Beginning January 1, 2027, its definition also includes people licensed under the Constables Licensing Act. Licensed constables qualify whether they serve a government entity or a pri… - Constable violations bring fines and discipline: cost, high. Maximum citation fines are $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $2,000 daily for later continuing violations. Recipients generally have 20 days to request a hearing, with extensions for cause; citations must issue within one year after reporting. Unlawful conduct—including nonexempt… - Constables face new state licensing requirements: cost, medium. The law takes effect May 6, 2026, and requires constable licenses beginning January 1, 2027, with stated exemptions. It creates constable, deputy, and apprentice licenses that cannot be transferred or falsely claimed. Applicants must be at least 21, meet special-function officer training and certif… - Interfering with constable service carries penalties: cost, low. Interfering with a constable's lawful service of civil or criminal papers falls under the class B misdemeanor offense for interfering with a public servant. The constable must act at a city or county's direction, be visibly identifiable, and identify themselves as a constable. Beginning January 1,… - Constables pay fees and renew licenses: cost, low. Utah's licensing division sets initial, renewal, and late fees for each constable license type. Fingerprinting fees are separate, and the law does not state fee amounts. Licenses follow a two-year renewal cycle set by rule. The division can shorten or extend a renewal period by up to one year to sp… - Metal dealers face constable log inspections: cost, low. Constables can inspect regulated-metal dealers' purchase logs and entries during regular business hours. The constable must hold a contract with a city or county where the dealer does business. The law adds inspection authority but states no new inspection fee. - Constables gain staffing options with limits: mixed, medium. Contracted constables can hire deputies, who work under their control unless the county contract limits or prohibits deputy duties. Deputies must be licensed beginning July 1, 2027. Constables can serve multiple counties after written notice, but must meet every county's contract and legal duties.… - Some constable claims face two-year deadlines: mixed, low. Claims over money a constable collected through court execution but did not pay must be filed within two years. A two-year deadline also applies to official-duty claims when the constable acted at a city or county's direction. The law removes constables from the general listing of officers covered… - Civil constable services carry local fees: mixed, low. Residents and businesses can request civil constable services where their county has a contract and authorizes access. Counties can use sheriff service rates or adopt higher fees, collected by the county or directly by the constable. Recovering county-set fees above sheriff rates in court requires… - Constable criminal service payments have limits: mixed, low. Counties pay contracted constables $5 per defendant served, plus necessary mileage at $1 per mile or the contract's rate and method. Warrant service or attempts can bring round-trip mileage charges, plus $15 for an arrest or other warrant satisfaction. Contracts can establish different fees. Charge… - Constables gain statewide powers with safeguards: mixed, low. Constables can serve legal papers statewide, including restitution orders and court orders to collect debts or seize property. A contracting government can direct statewide warrant arrests and prisoner transport; criminal work requires a county contract and authorized direction. Beginning January 1… - Counties and cities tighten constable contracts: mixed, low. Cities can hire constables on the same basis as counties; beginning January 1, 2027, contracted constables must be licensed. First- and second-class counties must use six-member nominating commissions; smaller counties can use recommendations from specified law-enforcement and legal officials. A co… - Court service options gain licensing limits: mixed, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, constables serving Utah court papers must hold a state license and follow applicable law. Protective-order and stalking-injunction rules also use the definition that includes licensed constables beginning that date. A special-function officer constable with a qualifying l… - State oversight replaces local constable rules: mixed, low. A new Constables Licensing Board represents counties, constables, law enforcement, the legal community, and the public. Appointment rules require Utah residency and U.S. citizenship, limit specified conflicts, and separate complaint advice from deciding that complaint. The licensing division and bo… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Jordan D. Teuscher (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-05 | House | House/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-03-05 | House | House/ passed 3rd reading | pass | 71 | 1 | | | 2026-03-05 | House | House/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-27 | House | House Comm - Favorable Recommendation | pass | 12 | 0 | | | 2026-02-25 | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-25 | Senate | Senate/ passed 3rd reading | pass | 26 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | Senate | Senate/ substituted | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-23 | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2026-02-20 | Senate | Senate/ passed 2nd reading | pass | 24 | 0 | | | 2026-02-06 | Senate | Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation | pass | 7 | 0 | | | 2026-02-06 | Senate | Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation | pass | 6 | 0 | | ## Actions (39) - 2026-03-18: Governor Signed - 2026-03-13: Senate/ to Governor (Senate) - 2026-03-13: Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate - 2026-03-06: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared - 2026-03-06: Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling - 2026-03-06: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling (Senate) - 2026-03-06: Senate/ received from House (Senate) - 2026-03-05: House/ to Senate (House) - 2026-03-05: House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate (House) - 2026-03-05: House/ passed 3rd reading (House) - 2026-03-05: House/ uncircled (House) - 2026-03-05: House/ circled (House) - 2026-03-05: House/ 3rd reading (House) - 2026-03-02: House/ 2nd reading (House) - 2026-03-02: House/ committee report favorable (House) - 2026-02-27: House Comm - Favorable Recommendation - 2026-02-26: House/ to standing committee (House) - 2026-02-26: House/ 1st reading (Introduced) (House) - 2026-02-25: House/ received from Senate (House) - 2026-02-25: Senate/ to House (Senate) - 2026-02-25: Senate/ passed 3rd reading (Senate) - 2026-02-25: Senate/ uncircled (Senate) - 2026-02-24: Senate/ circled (Senate) - 2026-02-24: Senate/ substituted (Senate) - 2026-02-24: Senate/ uncircled (Senate) - 2026-02-23: Senate/ circled (Senate) - 2026-02-23: Senate/ 3rd reading (Senate) - 2026-02-20: Senate/ passed 2nd reading (Senate) - 2026-02-20: Senate/ 2nd reading (Senate) - 2026-02-09: Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar (Senate) - 2026-02-09: Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted (Senate) - 2026-02-06: Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation - 2026-02-06: Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation - 2026-02-03: Senate/ to standing committee (Senate) - 2026-01-29: Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) (Senate) - 2026-01-29: Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research (Senate) - 2026-01-28: Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed ## Bill text - Enrolled, 2026-03-11: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/SB0218.pdf) - Substitute #2, 2026-02-23: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218S02.pdf) - Substitute #1, 2026-02-05: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218S01.pdf) - Introduced, 2026-01-28: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218.pdf) ## Related bills - H.B. 94: Criminal Accounts Receivable Amendments (signed) - H.B. 101: Firearm Background Check Amendments (signed) - H.B. 178: School Zone Speeding Amendments (signed) - H.B. 134: Offender Transfer Amendments (signed) - H.B. 136: Unlicensed Driver Amendments (signed) - H.B. 220: Public Safety Data Amendments (signed) ## Sources - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/SB0218.pdf) - [Substitute #2 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218S02.pdf) - [Substitute #1 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218S01.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0218.pdf) ## Related - [H.B. 94: Criminal Accounts Receivable Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB94-2026GS) - [H.B. 101: Firearm Background Check Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB101-2026GS) - [H.B. 178: School Zone Speeding Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB178-2026GS) - [H.B. 134: Offender Transfer Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB134-2026GS) - [H.B. 136: Unlicensed Driver Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB136-2026GS) - [H.B. 220: Public Safety Data Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB220-2026GS) - [Utah bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/utah/bills) - [Utah state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/utah) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB218-2026GS (as of 2026-10-14).