All Roll Calls
Yes: 114 • No: 37
UtahS.B. 3042026 General SessionSenate
Protective Order Amendments
Sponsored By: Keven J. Stratton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Child Custody/Parent TimeFamilyJudicial OperationsProtective Orders/Stalking Injuctions
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Make-up parent time after false claims
Beginning May 5, 2027, the court must give you make-up parent-time if: the court finds the other parent knowingly falsified material information in a protective order case, the order is dismissed on the merits after notice and a chance to be heard, you lost parent-time because of the falsification, and there is no finding of abuse or neglect against you. The make-up time must match the type and length of what you lost. It must occur within two years after the make-up order. It can include weekends, holidays, or extended visits.
New relief for falsified protective orders
Beginning May 5, 2027, if you are the respondent in a protective order case, you can file a motion within 60 days after the hearing claiming the petitioner knowingly falsified a material statement or material information. You must prove it by clear and convincing evidence. If you win, the court may order the other party to pay reasonable attorney fees and costs. If you and the petitioner are the child’s parents, the court may order up to 20 counseling sessions for the child with a therapist you choose. You may also ask the court to modify parent-time to seek make-up time.
Protective order definitions updated
Beginning May 5, 2027, the law updates many terms in Utah’s protective order laws. It defines who counts as an abuse victim and clarifies who is a cohabitant, dating partner, or intimate partner. It also defines “household animal” and other terms. These changes affect who can get a protective order and who is covered.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Matt MacPherson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 44 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 21 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 21 • No: 8
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 21 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/11/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/11/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 3/6/2026 23:03:207
3/6/2026
Substitute #2
3/3/2026
Substitute #1
2/24/2026
Introduced
2/17/2026