All Roll Calls
Yes: 143 • No: 3
UtahS.B. 272026 General SessionSenate
Assault or Threat of Violence Amendments
Sponsored By: Don L. Ipson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Peace OfficersCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVeterans and Military AffairsPublic SafetyAssault and Battery
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher penalties for intimidation crimes
Beginning May 6, 2026, certain listed misdemeanors get bumped up one level when done to intimidate or terrorize someone. A class C becomes class B. A class B becomes class A. The law spells out which crimes qualify, such as assault, trespass, some thefts, property damage, weapons offenses, and more. Only offenses on the list can get this higher grade. This strengthens protections against intimidation.
Reckless killings of officers or military members are murder
Beginning May 6, 2026, if someone recklessly causes the death of a peace officer or a military service member during certain crimes, it counts as murder. The rule applies during an assault on an officer, interference with a lawful arrest using force, or an assault on a military member, including during flight. The law no longer requires the victim to be in uniform. This strengthens protection for officers and service members.
Tougher penalties for attacking officers
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law increases penalties for assaulting or threatening a peace officer or the officer’s family when you know who they are. It is usually a class A misdemeanor. It becomes a third‑degree felony for a prior similar conviction or if it causes substantial bodily injury. It becomes a second‑degree felony if a dangerous weapon or other deadly means is used. A second conviction requires 90 straight days in jail; each later one requires 180 days. Courts may suspend a sentence in limited cases when justice requires.
Tougher penalties for attacking service members
Beginning May 6, 2026, assaulting or threatening a military service member or the member’s family, when you know who they are, faces higher penalties. This covers members of the U.S. armed forces, the National Guard, and the State Defense Force. It is usually a class A misdemeanor. It becomes a third‑degree felony for a prior similar conviction or if it causes substantial bodily injury. It becomes a second‑degree felony if a dangerous weapon or other deadly means is used. A second conviction requires 90 straight days in jail; each later one requires 180 days. Courts may suspend a sentence in limited cases when justice requires.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Don L. Ipson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Gwynn, Matthew H.
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 26 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/9/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/9/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/3/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ substituted
2/3/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/2/2026House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
2/2/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/11/2026
Substitute #1
1/22/2026
Introduced
12/5/2025