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SB 84UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah creates new technology and training fund and requires bulk record sales by the Department of Commerce

Original title: Department of Commerce Amendments

Last action · March 7, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Evan Vickers and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts SB 84 to create the Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund, which will be funded through specific division fees and interest earnings to support technology, employee training, and public education. The legislation also requires the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to sell or license bulk and subscription copies of filed records to the public, taking effect on May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a dedicated funding source for department technology upgrades and public education materials while authorizing fee-based bulk access to state commercial records for businesses and the public.

Background
  • SB 84 was enacted during the 2026 General Session of the Utah Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. context
  • The Utah Department of Commerce oversees multiple divisions regulating various business and professional activities across the state. 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

Department of Commerce

The department is tasked with establishing the new fund, maintaining interest-bearing accounts, managing disbursements for technology and training, and reporting on fund revenues.

Directly affected

Division of Corporations and Commercial Code

The division must sell or license bulk and subscription copies of records, collect designated fees for the new fund, and manage electronic document retention.

Directly affected

Division of Professional Licensing

The division contributes specific licensee list fees to the Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund.

Directly affected

Public and Business Record Requesters

Requesters gain access to bulk or subscription copies of filed records from the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code subject to established fees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund?
The fund is used to cover subscription service costs, provide public education on business entities and professional licensing, purchase equipment and technology for employees, train staff, hire temporary employees, and maintain technology for business registrations.
What are the sources of revenue for the new technology and education fund?
The fund consists of specific fees collected by the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and the Division of Professional Licensing, along with all interest earned on the fund balance.
Does the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code have to provide public access to its records?
Yes, the division is required to offer to sell or license to the public on a nonexclusive basis, in bulk or through subscription, copies of each filed record in every available medium.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

44 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 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Feb 23, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Feb 18, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Feb 18, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  7. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  8. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ concurs with House amendment
  9. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  11. Feb 11, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  12. Feb 11, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  13. Feb 11, 2026House
    House/ floor amendment
  14. Feb 11, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  15. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  16. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  17. Feb 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  18. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  19. Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  20. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  21. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  22. Jan 23, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  23. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  24. Jan 22, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  25. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  26. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  27. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  28. Jan 21, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  29. Jan 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  30. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  31. Jan 20, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0084
  32. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  33. Jan 16, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0084
  34. Jan 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  35. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0084
  36. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0084
  37. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  38. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Evan VickersSenate · District 28RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Neil WalterHouse · District 74RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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

policy shift98% confidence

Establishment of Dedicated Technology Fund

The creation of the Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund earmarks specific licensing and record fees exclusively for technology and employee training improvements.

Department of CommerceDivision of Corporations and Commercial CodeDivision of Professional Licensing

Connected Entities

R. Neil Walter, Division of Professional Licensing, Department of Technology Services and 4 more
PersonR. Neil Walter“House sponsor of SB 84.”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Professional Licensing“Division contributing specific licensee list fees to the new fund.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Technology Services“Department incurring costs for the single sign-on business portal covered by the”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Corporations and Commercial Code“Division required to sell or license bulk or subscription copies of records and ”Map →
OrganizationPublic Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee“Legislative committee receiving annual reports on fund revenues and expenditures”Map →
PersonEvan J. Vickers“Chief sponsor of SB 84 in the upper house.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“State department tasked with regulating business activities and administering th”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy10
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