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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to the criminal and juvenile justice system.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is measured and reported for both adults and juveniles. It introduces the concept of "alternative recidivism metrics" alongside the standard metric, which typically involves individuals returning to incarceration within three years of release. The bill also clarifies definitions related to juvenile justice, such as "juvenile recidivism" and "diversion" (an agreement to resolve a referral before formal charges are filed), and expands the scope of data collection and reporting to include these alternative metrics and specific juvenile justice outcomes like school-based recidivism. Furthermore, it makes changes to how minors are handled when committed to prison, including provisions for provisional housing in secure care facilities and potential transfer to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, and establishes an effective date of May 6, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0048S02 in Released (on 02/11/2026)
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