You're previewing an early version of the Bill Tracker. We're still ironing out some bugs — thanks for your patience as we build this out.
This bill enacts the Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah is not a community property state, but some couples move here after living in states like California, Nevada, or Arizona, where assets acquired during marriage are automatically owned equally by both spouses. This bill would replace Utah's existing rules for handling that kind of "community property" when one spouse dies, adopting a standardized legal framework shared with other states that enact the same uniform law. Under the new rules, half of a couple's community property would automatically belong to the surviving spouse and could not be redirected elsewhere by the deceased spouse's will, while the other half could be distributed however the deceased spouse chose, and this share would not count toward the surviving spouse's separate right to claim a portion of the estate, though the surviving spouse could still pursue other spousal claims allowed under Utah's homestead, exempt property, and family allowance laws. Spouses could opt out of these rules by signing a written agreement to divide or reclassify their property, and the bill would set deadlines—generally three years after death, or six months after an estate representative is appointed—for a surviving spouse, heir, or other claimant to bring a legal claim over community property, while also protecting third parties who deal in good faith with a spouse or estate.
Introduction
Feb 6
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 20
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 27
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 2
House Rules
Mar 6
House Committee
Mar 3
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Governor
IntroductionFeb 6
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 20
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 27
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 2
House RulesMar 6
House CommitteeMar 3
House Floor VoteMar 6
Governor
This bill enacts the Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah is not a community property state, but some couples move here after living in states like California, Nevada, or Arizona, where assets acquired during marriage are automatically owned equally by both spouses. This bill would replace Utah's existing rules for handling that kind of "community property" when one spouse dies, adopting a standardized legal framework shared with other states that enact the same uniform law. Under the new rules, half of a couple's community property would automatically belong to the surviving spouse and could not be redirected elsewhere by the deceased spouse's will, while the other half could be distributed however the deceased spouse chose, and this share would not count toward the surviving spouse's separate right to claim a portion of the estate, though the surviving spouse could still pursue other spousal claims allowed under Utah's homestead, exempt property, and family allowance laws. Spouses could opt out of these rules by signing a written agreement to divide or reclassify their property, and the bill would set deadlines—generally three years after death, or six months after an estate representative is appointed—for a surviving spouse, heir, or other claimant to bring a legal claim over community property, while also protecting third parties who deal in good faith with a spouse or estate.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Senate/ filed
Senate file for bills not passed
Senate/ received from House
Senate Secretary
House/ to Senate
Senate Secretary
House/ strike enacting clause
Clerk of the House
House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
House Rules Committee
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
