This resolution authorizes the adult sentencing and supervision length guidelines and the juvenile disposition guidelines.
This resolution:
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Each year, Utah law requires the Legislature to formally approve updated recommendations that guide judges when they decide how long adults serve prison sentences or remain under supervision, as well as guidelines for handling juvenile court cases. This resolution grants that annual approval for the guidelines submitted by the Utah Sentencing Commission on February 12, 2026, and sets May 6, 2026, as the date those updated guidelines take effect.
Current version: HCR002S02 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 13
House Floor Vote
Feb 23
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 6
House Concurrence
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 25
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 13
House Floor VoteFeb 23
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeFeb 27
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 5
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 6
House ConcurrenceMar 6
Governor SignedMar 25
This resolution authorizes the adult sentencing and supervision length guidelines and the juvenile disposition guidelines.
This resolution:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Each year, Utah law requires the Legislature to formally approve updated recommendations that guide judges when they decide how long adults serve prison sentences or remain under supervision, as well as guidelines for handling juvenile court cases. This resolution grants that annual approval for the guidelines submitted by the Utah Sentencing Commission on February 12, 2026, and sets May 6, 2026, as the date those updated guidelines take effect.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM