All Roll Calls
Yes: 143 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 902026 General SessionSenate
Occupational Licenses for Veterans and Service Members
Sponsored By: Heidi Balderree (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Law Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVeterans and Military AffairsVeterans and Military BenefitsOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Military skills count toward Utah professional licenses
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah must credit qualifying military experience toward professional licenses regulated under Title 58. This helps veterans and service members who lack required training or education. Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing must decide whether military skills, experience, credentials, training, or education match the missing requirements. The division must consult with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and publish and update a public guide. This gives eligible applicants another way to meet licensing requirements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Heidi Balderree
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 73 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/23/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/6/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/6/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
2/11/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/9/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/9/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/6/2026House/ to standing committee
2/3/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/26/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
1/22/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Introduced
1/6/2026