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HB 32UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Revises Petition Signature Gathering, Verification, and Training Rules

Original title: Signature Gathering and Verification Amendments

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Paul Cutler and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This new law modifies requirements for state and local petition signature packets, mandates online training for all signature gatherers, and requires election officials to send status notices to petition signers via email and text message beginning July 1, 2027. It also introduces an alternative packet format utilizing QR codes to access proposed laws and restricts signature gatherer compensation to hourly rates.

Why it matters

Petition sponsors, signature-gathering organizations, and county clerks must comply with new mandatory training requirements and packet assembly rules, while voters who sign petitions will receive direct electronic updates regarding the validity of their signatures.

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

Signature gatherers

Must complete online training, wear specific identification badges, and be paid strictly on an hourly rate.

Directly affected

Petition sponsors

Must follow new packet assembly guidelines, choose between traditional and alternative QR code formats, and adhere to updated submission rules.

Directly affected

Registered voters signing petitions

Will receive electronic status notifications regarding their signed petitions beginning July 1, 2027.

Directly affected

County clerks and election officials

Must reject packets from untrained circulators, verify signatures under updated rules, and send automated verification notices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What training do petition signature gatherers need to complete?
Signature gatherers must complete an online training course developed and maintained by the lieutenant governor before collecting any signatures.
How are signature gatherers permitted to be paid?
Persons paying individuals to gather signatures for s or s must base the compensation solely on an hourly rate.
When will voters start receiving notices about their petition signatures?
Beginning July 1, 2027, clerks must send email and text message notices to petition signers notifying them of the status of their signature.
What is an alternative petition packet?
An alternative petition packet provides access to the text of a proposed law through a printed QR code and a brief, plain-language description rather than requiring a full printed copy attached to every sheet.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

64 actions
  1. Mar 23, 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 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  14. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  15. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
  16. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  17. Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  18. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  19. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  20. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  21. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  22. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  23. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  24. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  25. Feb 19, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0032S03
  26. Feb 18, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0032S03
  27. Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  28. Feb 17, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0032S03
  29. Feb 17, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0032S03
  30. Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  31. Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0032S02
  32. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  33. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  34. Feb 12, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  35. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ substitute adoption failed
  36. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  37. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0032S02
  38. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0032S02
  39. Feb 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0032S01
  40. Feb 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0032S01
  41. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  42. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  43. Feb 3, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  44. Feb 3, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  45. Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0032S01
  46. Feb 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0032S01
  47. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  48. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  49. Jan 20, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  50. Jan 16, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0032
  51. Jan 16, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0032
  52. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  53. Jan 14, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0032
  54. Jan 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0032
  55. Dec 5, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0032
  56. Dec 5, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0032
  57. Dec 5, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  58. Dec 5, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Paul CutlerHouse · District 18RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Ron WintertonSenate · District 20RepublicanCosponsor
Ron WintertonSenate · District 20RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Transition to Mandatory Digital Training and Electronic Notices

The legislation establishes a phased implementation for digital infrastructure, requiring circulator training immediately and mandating automated email and text signer notifications starting July 1, 2027.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Connected Entities

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Ronald M. Winterton, Paul A. Cutler and 1 more
OrganizationOffice of the Lieutenant Governor“Responsible for developing online training, maintaining website notices, and ove”Map →
PersonRonald M. Winterton“Senate Sponsor of the bill”Map →
PersonPaul A. Cutler“Chief Sponsor of the bill in the lower house”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst“Responsible for preparing initial fiscal impact statements for proposed initiati”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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