This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
This bill:
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Utah's system for classifying voter registration records as public or private would be significantly reorganized under this bill, which sets clearer rules about what voter information different requesters (such as government agencies, political parties, or the general public) can access. Voters whose records were previously marked private without any stated reason would have those records reclassified as public unless they take action to request continued privacy protection, and election officers would be required to notify affected voters ahead of time so they can apply to keep their information private. The bill also tightens restrictions on how voter registration list data can be used or shared, creates new criminal penalties for unlawfully obtaining or disclosing that information, and requires that when a voter with a private "at-risk" registration signs a ballot petition (such as one seeking a new county, city incorporation, or special district action), their voter ID number and signature date become publicly visible just like any other signer's, with petitions required to carry a warning notice about this. Additionally, the bill changes who is responsible for writing the ballot title and analysis for proposed constitutional amendments, updates the voter registration form to let voters choose whether to share their phone number or email with their political party, and requires the lieutenant governor to publicly post data on the number of "at-risk" voters statewide and by House district, along with new procedures for removing deceased voters from registration rolls.
Current version: SB0153S04 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 23
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 23
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 4
House Rules
Feb 27
House Committee
Feb 27
House Floor Vote
Mar 4
Senate Concurrence
Mar 4
Governor Signed
Mar 18
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 23
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 23
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 4
House RulesFeb 27
House CommitteeFeb 27
House Floor VoteMar 4
Senate ConcurrenceMar 4
Governor SignedMar 18
This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's system for classifying voter registration records as public or private would be significantly reorganized under this bill, which sets clearer rules about what voter information different requesters (such as government agencies, political parties, or the general public) can access. Voters whose records were previously marked private without any stated reason would have those records reclassified as public unless they take action to request continued privacy protection, and election officers would be required to notify affected voters ahead of time so they can apply to keep their information private. The bill also tightens restrictions on how voter registration list data can be used or shared, creates new criminal penalties for unlawfully obtaining or disclosing that information, and requires that when a voter with a private "at-risk" registration signs a ballot petition (such as one seeking a new county, city incorporation, or special district action), their voter ID number and signature date become publicly visible just like any other signer's, with petitions required to carry a warning notice about this. Additionally, the bill changes who is responsible for writing the ballot title and analysis for proposed constitutional amendments, updates the voter registration form to let voters choose whether to share their phone number or email with their political party, and requires the lieutenant governor to publicly post data on the number of "at-risk" voters statewide and by House district, along with new procedures for removing deceased voters from registration rolls.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM