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Utah Requires Division of Corporations to Publish Service Animal Advocacy Resources Online

Original title: Service Animal Amendments

Last action · March 17, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Karianne Lisonbee and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts legislation requiring the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to publish contact information and website links for the state's designated regarding service animals, effective May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Members of the public seeking guidance on service animal laws will gain direct online access to contact details for the state's designated advocacy organization.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

members of the public

Members of the public gain online access to contact details and links for the protection and advocacy agency regarding service animals.

Directly affected

Division of Corporations and Commercial Code

The division must publish and maintain contact information and a website link for the designated advocacy agency on its public website.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HB 23 require the state to do?
It requires the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to publish the contact information and internet website link of the governor-designated on a public website.
When does this law go into effect?
The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
Does this bill appropriate any funds?
No, no money is appropriated in this bill.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

45 actions
  1. Mar 17, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 3, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Feb 27, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 27, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Feb 27, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  8. Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  9. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  10. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  11. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  12. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  13. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  14. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  15. Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  16. Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  17. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  18. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  19. Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  20. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  21. Feb 6, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  22. Feb 6, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  23. Feb 5, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  24. Feb 5, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  25. Jan 27, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0023S01
  26. Jan 26, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0023S01
  27. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0023S01
  28. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0023S01
  29. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  30. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  31. Jan 20, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  32. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  33. Jan 14, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0023
  34. Jan 8, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0023
  35. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  36. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed
  37. Nov 17, 2025Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0023
  38. Oct 16, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0023
  39. Oct 16, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0023

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Connected Entities

Section 63A-12-105, Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and 1 more
otherSection 63A-12-105“Relates to original documents filed in the division offices and state property r”Map →
otherTitle 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act“Grants authority to the division to make rules for processing, retention, and di”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Corporations and Commercial Code“Required to publish contact information and website link for the protection and ”Map →
otherTitle 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act“Governs electronic image reproductions of filed documents.”Map →

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment2
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