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
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Parents regain time lost through false claims
Beginning May 5, 2027, Utah courts must grant requested make-up parenting time lost because of knowingly false protective-order claims. A court must find that the other parent knowingly falsified important information and that the falsification caused the lost time. The protective order must have been dismissed on its merits after notice and a chance to be heard. Make-up time is barred if the requesting parent has an abuse or neglect finding, or it would harm the child's best interests. The time must match the type and amount denied, including missed weekends, holidays, or extended parenting time. It must take place within two years after the make-up order.
False protective-order claims bring remedies and costs
Beginning May 5, 2027, people facing Utah protective orders can file a motion over knowingly false information. They must file within 60 days after the protective-order hearing and prove deliberate falsification with clear and convincing evidence. The false information must support an abuse or domestic-violence claim and could have influenced the court to issue the order. The court may award reasonable attorney fees and court costs to the winning party. If the person facing the order wins and both parties are the child's parents, the court may order child counseling. Counseling is limited to 20 sessions, at the discretion of a therapist chosen by that parent. That parent may also seek make-up parenting time.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Matt MacPherson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 44 • No: 15
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 21 • No: 6
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ uncircled
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/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
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/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
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/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
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