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SB 110UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah sets May 5, 2027 deadline for unsolemnized marriages to seek court validation

Original title: Marriage Amendments

Last action · March 24, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Todd Weiler and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts a May 5, 2027 deadline for individuals in s to file a court petition to legally recognize their marriage. Un marriages must meet specific criteria including legal age, cohabitation, mutual marital obligations, and general reputation as spouses. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents in un or common-law-style marriages face a strict cutoff date to secure legal recognition through the courts, after which filing a petition is permanently barred. This impacts inheritance, property rights, and legal status for couples whose unions were not formally solemnized.

Background
  • Unsolemnized or common-law marriages in Utah require specific legal criteria and formal recognition procedures to establish spousal rights. 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

Individuals in unsolemnized marriages

They must file a court petition before May 5, 2027, to secure legal recognition of their marriage.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a petition to legally recognize an unsolemnized marriage in Utah?
An individual must file a petition with a court before May 5, 2027.
Can I file a petition to validate an unsolemnized marriage after our relationship has ended?
Yes, the petition must be filed during the relationship or within one year following its termination, provided it is filed before May 5, 2027.
What happens to marriages performed by someone who turned out not to have proper authority?
A marriage before an individual professing to have authority is not invalidated due to lack of authority if the parties or either party reasonably believed the person had authority at the time.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

52 actions
  1. Mar 24, 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 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  8. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  9. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
  10. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  11. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  12. Feb 18, 2026House
    House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
  13. Feb 18, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  14. Feb 17, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  15. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  16. Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  17. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  18. Feb 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  19. Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  20. Feb 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  21. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  22. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  23. Feb 3, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  24. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  25. Jan 27, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0110S02
  26. Jan 27, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0110S01
  27. Jan 26, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0110S02
  28. Jan 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  29. Jan 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  30. Jan 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0110S01
  31. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  32. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  33. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0110S02
  34. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0110S02
  35. Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0110S01
  36. Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0110S01
  37. Jan 21, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  38. Jan 21, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0110
  39. Jan 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  40. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  41. Jan 19, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0110
  42. Jan 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  43. Jan 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0110
  44. Jan 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0110
  45. Jan 8, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  46. Jan 8, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Todd WeilerSenate · District 8RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Karianne LisonbeeHouse · District 14RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Introduction of Hard Sunset Deadline for Unsolemnized Marriages

The legislation introduces a strict expiration date (May 5, 2027) for filing petitions to recognize unsolemnized marriages, changing prior open-ended administrative or court validation avenues.

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locationUtah“Jurisdiction where the marriage amendments apply”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy30
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