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HB 90UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah updates and clarifies sexual offense definitions across the Utah Code

Original title: Sexual Offenses Amendments

Last action · March 26, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Matthew H. Gwynn and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This bill clarifies what constitutes a sexual offense throughout the Utah Code, aligning definitions across various legal provisions effective January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

The measure standardizes how sexual offenses are referenced in state statutes, directly impacting criminal prosecutions, background check evaluations, employment protections, and victim rights.

Background
  • HB 90 was introduced during the 2026 General Session of the Utah State Legislature and received final passage before being signed by the Governor. context

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

Law enforcement agencies

Law enforcement agencies must apply clarified statutory definitions when investigating sexual offenses and conducting background checks.

Directly affected

Nonprofit corporations

Nonprofit corporations are subject to updated statutory grounds and procedures regarding judicial dissolution involving misconduct claims.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of HB 90?
The bill clarifies what constitutes a sexual offense across various provisions of the Utah Code.
When does this law take effect?
The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

55 actions
  1. Mar 26, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 12, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  10. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ circled
  11. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  12. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  13. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  14. Mar 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  15. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  16. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  17. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  18. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0090S02
  19. Mar 2, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0090S02
  20. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0090S01
  21. Mar 2, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0090S01
  22. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  23. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  24. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  25. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  26. Feb 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0090S02
  27. Feb 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0090S02
  28. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0090S01
  29. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0090S01
  30. Feb 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  31. Feb 9, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  32. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  33. Feb 9, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  34. Feb 6, 2026House
    House/ held
  35. Feb 6, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  36. Feb 6, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  37. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  38. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  39. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  40. Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  41. Jan 22, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  42. Jan 22, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0090
  43. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  44. Jan 20, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0090
  45. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  46. Dec 23, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0090
  47. Dec 23, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0090
  48. Dec 23, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  49. Dec 23, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse2/6/2026Utah LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

House/ passed 3rd reading

Total

75

Yes
67
No
0
Present
0
Not voting
8
Abstain
0
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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Matthew H. GwynnHousePrimary sponsor
Cal MusselmanSenate · District 4RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Comprehensive Code-Wide Alignment

The bill amends over thirty distinct sections across multiple titles of the Utah Code to harmonize sexual offense definitions.

Utah CodeLegislature of the state of Utah

Connected Entities

Calvin R. Musselman, Matthew H. Gwynn, Legislature of the state of Utah and 1 more
PersonCalvin R. Musselman“Senate Sponsor of the bill”Map →
PersonMatthew H. Gwynn“Chief Sponsor of the bill”Map →
OrganizationLegislature of the state of Utah“Legislative body enacting the measure”Map →
OrganizationUtah Code“Body of statutory law being amended”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy10
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