Utah allows homeless youth liaisons to obtain minor vital records under SB 224

Original title: Vital Records Access Amendments

Last action · March 6, 2026: Senate/ filedSponsors: Jen Plumb and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Utah SB 224 allows a designated liaison for homeless children or youth to obtain a minor's on their behalf starting May 6, 2026. The legislation updates the criteria for demonstrating a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest in inspecting or acquiring vital records maintained by the state.

Why it matters

Expands access to official for vulnerable minors by granting designated educational and housing liaisons the legal authority to request these documents.

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

homeless youth or children

Minors can have their vital records obtained on their behalf by an authorized homeless youth liaison.

Directly affected

liaisons for homeless children or youth

Liaisons gain the legal authorization to inspect and obtain vital records for minor subjects they assist.

Directly affected

commercial firms or agencies

Commercial entities remain explicitly excluded from holding a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest to access names and addresses from vital records.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is newly authorized to obtain a minor's vital records under this bill?

A designated liaison for homeless children or youth established under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act is authorized to obtain on behalf of a homeless minor.

Can commercial firms request names and addresses from vital records?

No, commercial firms or agencies requesting names, addresses, or similar information are not considered as having a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest.

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