All Roll Calls
Yes: 100 • No: 3
UtahS.B. 352026 General SessionSenate
Amendments to Interdisciplinary Parental Representation Pilot Program
Sponsored By: Wayne A. Harper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesDivision of Child and Family ServicesChild WelfareJudicial OperationsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesIndigent CounselParental Defense
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Five more years of parents’ legal help
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah extends its parent representation pilot’s repeal date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2031. The pilot adds a parental representation liaison to a parent’s legal team in child welfare cases. Liaisons must have a bachelor’s or graduate degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or a closely related field. Counties can seek commission grants for liaison positions, describing planned uses, other funding sources, and other information the commission requires. The commission reviews program fit, cost, other funding, sustainability, county need, and support for core indigent defense principles. It must report grant totals and effects on child welfare outcomes to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee before October 1, 2026. The law provides no new funding appropriation.
Former child welfare workers face hiring limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, former Utah Division of Child and Family Services employees face a one-year restriction on pilot work. They cannot work for, contract with, or provide paid services to the Interdisciplinary Parental Representation Pilot Program. The restriction lasts one year after their employment with the division ends.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 3
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • 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
2/9/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/9/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/3/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/3/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/2/2026House/ to standing committee
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ 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
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
1/12/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Introduced
12/19/2025