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SB 18UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Updates Criminal Statutes to Correct Citations and Penalty Provisions

Original title: Criminal Offense Modifications

Last action · March 7, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Cal Musselman and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah SB 18 updates technical language, numbering errors, and citations across several criminal statutes effective May 6, 2026. The legislation revises definitions for sexual battery, public assistance fraud, distributing material harmful to minors, and patterns of unlawful activity.

Why it matters

Changes statutory references and penalty structures for several criminal offenses, altering how specific crimes are charged and prosecuted across state courts.

Background
  • This legislation originates from the 2026 General Session of the Utah State Legislature. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Public assistance recipients

Statutory names and citations regarding public assistance fraud offenses and reporting requirements are updated.

Directly affected

Law enforcement and prosecutors

Legal references, cross-citations, and penalty structures for various criminal offenses are corrected and standardized.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does this bill take effect?
The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
What changes are made to public assistance fraud laws?
The bill amends the name of the offense for public assistance fraud by a recipient and corrects citations within the statute.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

34 actions
  1. Mar 7, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Feb 25, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Feb 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Feb 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Jan 30, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Jan 30, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Jan 30, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Jan 30, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Jan 30, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Jan 30, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  8. Jan 30, 2026House
    House/ circled
  9. Jan 30, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  10. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  11. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  12. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  13. Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  14. Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  15. Jan 21, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  16. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  17. Jan 20, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  18. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  19. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  20. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  21. Jan 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  22. Jan 12, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0018
  23. Jan 12, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0018
  24. Jan 7, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  25. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0018
  26. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0018
  27. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  28. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Cal MusselmanSenate · District 4RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Ryan WilcoxHouse · District 7RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Department of Workforce Services, Department of Health and Human Services
OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Services“Administers public assistance”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Administers public assistance”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy10
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