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SB 153·UT·senate

Election Amendments

Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: John Johnson (R)
Latest Action

Governor Signed

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The bill updates Utah’s election statutes by redefining key terms, expanding preregistration for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds, creating an electronic voter registration system, and tightening rules for petitions, initiatives, and referendums. It adds privacy warnings on petitions, sets new standards for ballot handling, and establishes procedures for county changes, school district creation, and research university duties. The changes aim to improve transparency, voter access, and data protection.

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