Occupational Licensing Amendments
Introduction
Feb 27
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Mar 2
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 2
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill repeals the licensing requirement for multiple occupations
Key Provisions
This bill:
- repeals the licensing requirement for:
- a commercial interior designer;
- a court recorder;
- the practice of deception detection; and
- the practice of music therapy; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
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Effective May 2026, this bill eliminates state licensing and certification requirements for four occupations in Utah: commercial interior designers, court reporters, deception detection practitioners (such as polygraph examiners), and music therapists, repealing all associated statutes covering qualifications, renewal, disciplinary proceedings, and unlawful conduct for each profession.
Introduction
Feb 27
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Mar 2
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 2
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
IntroductionFeb 27
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeMar 2
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 2
Senate 3rd Reading
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill repeals the licensing requirement for multiple occupations
Key Provisions
This bill:
- repeals the licensing requirement for:
- a commercial interior designer;
- a court recorder;
- the practice of deception detection; and
- the practice of music therapy; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Effective May 2026, this bill eliminates state licensing and certification requirements for four occupations in Utah: commercial interior designers, court reporters, deception detection practitioners (such as polygraph examiners), and music therapists, repealing all associated statutes covering qualifications, renewal, disciplinary proceedings, and unlawful conduct for each profession.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Subjects
Action History22
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Senate/ strike enacting clause
Senate Secretary
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0327S01
Released
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0327S01
Version Sponsor
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0327S01
Legislative Fiscal Agency
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:45 PM