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HB 48UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah updates criminal and juvenile justice statutes on recidivism metrics, minor housing, and legal counsel

Original title: Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Karianne Lisonbee and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill modifies criminal and juvenile justice statutes to define metrics, adjust requirements for minors tried as adults for aggravated murder, and authorize prosecutors to request status reviews from the Board of Pardons and Parole. Effective May 6, 2026, the measure also establishes procedures for appointing counsel for minors during provisional housing status reviews.

Why it matters

Changes how juvenile and adult criminal data is tracked and reported across state agencies, and establishes new legal mechanisms for transferring certain juvenile offenders tried as adults from secure care facilities to adult correctional facilities.

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

minors tried as adults

Subject to new provisions regarding provisional housing in secure care facilities, potential transfer to adult correctional facilities, and the appointment of counsel for status reviews.

Directly affected

prosecuting attorneys

Granted the authority to file motions with the Board of Pardons and Parole to review the placement status of minors in secure care facilities.

Directly affected

Board of Pardons and Parole

Empowered to review minor placement statuses upon prosecutorial motion and required to provide appointed counsel at board expense when reviewing those statuses.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the bill change regarding juvenile and adult recidivism tracking?
The bill defines specific standard and alternative metrics and requires state agencies to incorporate these measurements into statewide reporting.
Can a prosecutor request that a minor housed in a secure care facility be moved to an adult correctional facility?
Yes. A prosecutor may file a motion with the Board of Pardons and Parole to review the status of a minor provisionally housed in a and transfer them to a correctional facility if certain aggravated murder and age criteria are met.
Who pays for the legal counsel appointed for a minor during a provisional housing review?
The Board of Pardons and Parole appoints and pays for legal counsel for the minor at the board's own expense.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

71 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
    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 House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S05
  12. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  13. Mar 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  14. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ floor amendment
  15. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ floor amendment
  16. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  17. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  18. Mar 4, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048S05
  19. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048S05
  20. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048S05
  21. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S04
  22. Mar 2, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048S04
  23. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  24. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  25. Feb 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048S04
  26. Feb 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048S04
  27. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  28. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  29. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  30. Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  31. Feb 19, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S03
  32. Feb 19, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048S03
  33. Feb 18, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  34. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  35. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  36. Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  37. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  38. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  39. Feb 17, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048S03
  40. Feb 17, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048S03
  41. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S02
  42. Feb 10, 2026House
    House/ circled
  43. Feb 10, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  44. Feb 10, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048S02
  45. Feb 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048S02
  46. Feb 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048S02
  47. Feb 4, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S01
  48. Feb 4, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048S01
  49. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  50. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  51. Feb 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  52. Feb 2, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  53. Jan 30, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048S01
  54. Jan 30, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048S01
  55. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Not Considered
  56. Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  57. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  58. Jan 23, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048
  59. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  60. Jan 19, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0048
  61. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  62. Dec 19, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0048
  63. Dec 19, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0048
  64. Dec 19, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  65. Dec 19, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Version history

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse2/17/2026Utah LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

House/ passed 3rd reading

Total

75

Yes
56
No
14
Present
0
Not voting
5
Abstain
0
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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Karianne LisonbeeHouse · District 14RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Todd WeilerSenate · District 8RepublicanCosponsor
Kirk CullimoreSenate · District 19RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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

policy shift95% confidence

Standardized Recidivism Metrics and Juvenile Oversight

The legislation integrates both standard and alternative recidivism metrics across multiple criminal and juvenile justice agencies while refining procedures for reviewing the placement of juveniles tried as adults.

State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile JusticeDepartment of CorrectionsBoard of Pardons and Parole

Connected Entities

Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, Administrative Office of the Courts, Board of Pardons and Parole and 2 more
OrganizationDivision of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services“Division managing juvenile offenders and out-of-home placements.”Map →
OrganizationAdministrative Office of the Courts“Office submitting annual juvenile court data to the commission.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Pardons and Parole“Board holding authority over parole, pardons, and status reviews for certain com”Map →
OrganizationState Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice“Commission responsible for tracking recidivism and juvenile justice oversight.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Corrections“State department responsible for housing offenders in correctional facilities.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy25
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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