All Roll Calls
Yes: 133 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 632026 General SessionSenate
Assault Modifications
Sponsored By: Brady Brammer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Law Enforcement and Criminal JusticeAssault and Battery
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tougher felony rules for breathing attacks
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s aggravated assault law covers intentionally or knowingly blocking breathing or blood flow using unlawful force. Covered acts include pressing on the neck or throat, or blocking the nose, mouth, or airway. Aggravated assault is generally a third-degree felony. It is a second-degree felony when it causes serious bodily injury or a covered breathing or blood-flow obstruction causes unconsciousness. It is a first-degree felony when the conduct targets a law enforcement officer and causes serious bodily injury.
Sports participants get a chokehold exception
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah excludes qualifying sports chokeholds from assault and aggravated assault offenses. A chokehold means using an arm around another person’s neck in a viselike grip. The hold must occur during training or participation in a sport or practice where chokeholds are known and accepted. Both people must be training for or taking part in that same sport or practice. Examples include martial arts, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brady Brammer
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Kristen Chevrier
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 64 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/16/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/27/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/27/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/25/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
2/23/2026HouseHouse Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
2/23/2026House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/23/2026House/ to standing committee
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/17/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Introduced
1/2/2026