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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill amends the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah by adding definitions for "emergency medical services" and "first responder," which refer to existing legal definitions for these terms. It also clarifies and expands upon existing provisions related to governmental immunity, particularly concerning injuries arising from the exercise of governmental functions, and specifically addresses immunity for government owners of contaminated land, ensuring that ownership or approval of the use of such property does not lead to liability for historical contamination, provided certain environmental cleanup standards are met. The bill also makes technical adjustments to references within the Act and specifies its effective date and retrospective operation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0079.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/HB0079.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report HB0079 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HB0079S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB0079S01 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0079S01.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0079S01.pdf |
| House Committee Report HB0079 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HB0079H02.pdf |
| Comparison to Original Bill | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0079%20To%20HB0079S01.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB0079 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0079.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0079.pdf |
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