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SB 284UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Modifies Local Land Use, Municipal Incorporation, and Water Exaction Requirements

Original title: Local Land and Water Modifications

Last action · March 18, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Lincoln Fillmore and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill modifies local land use, municipal incorporation, planning commission requirements, and water s by requiring public water suppliers to adopt written future water plans beginning January 1, 2028, and requiring specified municipalities to allow detached s on lots of 11,000 square feet or larger starting October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure establishes new statewide standards and timelines for local government land use decisions, water rights s, and infrastructure completion assurances, affecting property owners, developers, and local planning authorities across the state.

Background
  • Sen. Lincoln Fillmore serves in the Utah State Senate representing District 17. context
  • Utah legislative general sessions convene annually to consider statutory enactments and amendments across state code titles. 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

Land use applicants

Land use applicants face modified review cycles, appeal burdens of proof, and exaction standards when submitting development and subdivision applications.

Directly affected

Municipalities and counties

Local governments must update land use ordinances, publishing application checklists, adhere to new restrictions on water exactions and roadway widths, and enforce planning commission training.

Directly affected

Public water suppliers

Water suppliers must comply with new rules regarding water interest exactions and complete written plans for future water requirements beginning January 1, 2028.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do local governments need to adopt a written plan for future water requirements before imposing water exactions?
Beginning on January 1, 2028, counties, municipalities, and special districts must complete a written plan determining reasonable future water requirements.
What are the rules regarding detached accessory dwelling units under this bill?
Starting October 1, 2026, specified municipalities must permit detached s on any lot or parcel that is 11,000 square feet or larger and contains a permitted single-family dwelling.
Can a municipality require residential roadway pavement widths greater than 32 feet?
Generally no, a municipality or county cannot require pavement on a residential roadway in excess of 32 feet as part of an infrastructure improvement, except under specific documented conditions such as fire code requirements or traffic flow constraints.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

79 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 12, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  7. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  8. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ concurs with House amendment
  9. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  11. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  12. Mar 6, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  13. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  14. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  15. Mar 6, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S07
  16. Mar 6, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S07
  17. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S07
  18. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S07
  19. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ circled
  20. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  21. Mar 6, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S06
  22. Mar 6, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S06
  23. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S06
  24. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S06
  25. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S05
  26. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S05
  27. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S05
  28. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S05
  29. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  30. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  31. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules
  32. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S04
  33. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S03
  34. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S04
  35. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S03
  36. Mar 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules
  37. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S04
  38. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S04
  39. Mar 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Not Considered
  40. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S03
  41. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S03
  42. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S02
  43. Mar 1, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S02
  44. Feb 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S02
  45. Feb 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S02
  46. Feb 27, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  47. Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  48. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  49. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  50. Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  51. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  52. Feb 26, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284S01
  53. Feb 26, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284S01
  54. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  55. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  56. Feb 24, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  57. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  58. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  59. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284S01
  60. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284S01
  61. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  62. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  63. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  64. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  65. Feb 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0284
  66. Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0284
  67. Feb 12, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  68. Feb 11, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  69. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  70. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0284
  71. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0284
  72. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  73. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Lincoln FillmoreSenate · District 17RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Dave ShallenbergerHouse · District 58RepublicanCosponsor
Jill KofordHouse · District 10RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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

policy shift95% confidence

Mandatory Water Planning for Exactions

The legislation ties the authority of local governments and water suppliers to impose water exactions directly to the completion of a formal written future water plan starting in 2028.

Connected Entities

Lincoln Fillmore, David Shallenberger, Utah and 1 more
PersonLincoln Fillmore“Chief Sponsor of the bill in the Senate”Map →
PersonDavid Shallenberger“Cosponsor of the bill”Map →
locationUtah“State where the legislation is enacted”Map →
PersonJill Koford“House Sponsor of the bill”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy40
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