Hospital Workplace Violence Reporting Requirements
Introduction
Jan 27
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 9
House Floor Vote
Feb 18
Senate Rules
Feb 19
Senate Committee
Feb 24
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 27
House Concurrence
Mar 2
Governor Signed
Mar 18
This bill addresses workplace violence at hospitals.
This bill:
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Starting by November 2026, Utah hospitals must establish a formal system for tracking and reporting workplace violence incidents, record details such as the date, description, who was involved, and how the hospital responded, prohibit retaliation against employees who report incidents, and report collected data quarterly to hospital leadership and annually to the state health department. The bill also extends until 2032 a law that adds enhanced criminal penalties for assaults or threats against health facility employees.
Introduction
Jan 27
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 9
House Floor Vote
Feb 18
Senate Rules
Feb 19
Senate Committee
Feb 24
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 27
House Concurrence
Mar 2
Governor Signed
Mar 18
IntroductionJan 27
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 9
House Floor VoteFeb 18
Senate RulesFeb 19
Senate CommitteeFeb 24
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 26
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 27
House ConcurrenceMar 2
Governor SignedMar 18
This bill addresses workplace violence at hospitals.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting by November 2026, Utah hospitals must establish a formal system for tracking and reporting workplace violence incidents, record details such as the date, description, who was involved, and how the hospital responded, prohibit retaliation against employees who report incidents, and report collected data quarterly to hospital leadership and annually to the state health department. The bill also extends until 2032 a law that adds enhanced criminal penalties for assaults or threats against health facility employees.
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Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:41 PM