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HB 188·UT·house

Juvenile Justice Amendments

Signed into LawFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Nicholeen Peck (R)
Latest Action

Governor Signed

Mar 17, 2026

Summary

The bill directs Utah schools to send a minor to juvenile court after a third drug‑possession offense and revises how schools report and handle student offenses. It adds new definitions, clarifies notification, investigation and immunity procedures, and sets data‑reporting and programming standards for juveniles. The changes also limit the use of school employee email addresses for official communication.

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