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HB 238UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Mandates Public Service Commission Regional Grid Participation and Annual Legislative Oversight

Original title: Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Carl Albrecht and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This bill requires the Utah Public Service Commission to actively participate in s and s where Utah utilities are members, starting May 6, 2026. It establishes mandatory annual reporting on regional grid impacts, authorizes independent data analysis contracts, and mandates legislative notification if regulatory access is denied.

Why it matters

Utility customers and electrical corporations face changes in regulatory oversight, grid cost allocations, and transmission planning as state regulators engage directly in regional energy markets and report annually on cross-state cost burdens.

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

Public Service Commission

The commission is mandated to participate in regional transmission organizations, conduct data analyses, and submit annual reports to legislative committees.

Directly affected

Utility customers

Customers receive revised opt-out notice procedures for community clean energy programs and benefit from legislative oversight of regional energy costs.

Directly affected

Electrical corporations and transmission providers

Entities serving Utah customers are linked to mandatory commission participation and review in regional transmission organizations and independent system operators.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Public Service Commission have to do under this bill?
The commission must actively participate in s and s that include Utah utilities, obtain and analyze market data, and submit an annual report to the Legislature.
What happens if the commission is denied access to regional data or meetings?
The commission must notify the Legislative Management Committee and the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee within 30 days after being denied access.
How are utility customers notified about community clean energy programs?
Customers must receive notice separately from their monthly billing at least twice within the 60 days preceding the opt-out deadline, and the notice must include a simple opt-out method.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

56 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 6, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Feb 25, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Feb 25, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  13. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  14. Feb 18, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  15. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  16. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  17. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  18. Feb 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0238S03
  19. Feb 12, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0238S03
  20. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  21. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  22. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0238S03
  23. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0238S03
  24. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0238S02
  25. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0238S02
  26. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0238S01
  27. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0238S01
  28. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0238S02
  29. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0238S02
  30. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0238S01
  31. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0238S01
  32. Feb 9, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  33. Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  34. Feb 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  35. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  36. Feb 5, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  37. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  38. Jan 27, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  39. Jan 27, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  40. Jan 26, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  41. Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  42. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  43. Jan 20, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  44. Jan 20, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0238
  45. Jan 18, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0238
  46. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  47. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0238
  48. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0238
  49. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  50. Jan 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Carl AlbrechtHouse · District 70RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Evan VickersSenate · District 28RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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

policy shift98% confidence

Mandatory Regional Grid Engagement

The legislation shifts state policy from discretionary involvement to a statutory mandate for the Public Service Commission to actively participate in regional transmission organizations and independent system operators.

Public Service Commission

Connected Entities

Public Service Commission, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, Legislative Management Committee and 1 more
OrganizationPublic Service Commission“State regulatory body required to participate in regional transmission organizat”Map →
OrganizationPublic Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee“Legislative committee receiving annual reports and access-denial notifications f”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Management Committee“Legislative committee notified if the commission is denied access or participati”Map →
OrganizationFederal Energy Regulatory Commission“Federal agency that recognizes and approves independent system operators and reg”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy35
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