Bill > HB0354

This bill creates several new requirements and modifications for criminal justice agencies in Utah, focusing on data collection, reporting, and information sharing. It mandates that district attorneys in first-class counties and county attorneys in second and third-class counties provide annual written reports to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee, starting May 1, 2026, detailing case statistics such as the number of prosecutions, case dispositions, and average taxpayer spending per case. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies, including collecting and reporting data on DUI crashes, firearm-related offenses, and biometric information. Additionally, it creates a Public Safety Data Management Task Force to review and recommend improvements to criminal justice data collection systems, and requires software vendors working with criminal justice agencies to establish automated connections to a public safety portal. The bill aims to enhance transparency, improve data sharing between criminal justice agencies, and provide more comprehensive insights into the criminal justice system's operations. Some key provisions will take effect on May 7, 2025, with certain specific sections becoming effective on different dates, such as July 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

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