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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This resolution supports and encourages practices that exemplify religious freedom in public spaces.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution, supported by the Utah Legislature and Governor, champions religious freedom in public spaces by encouraging practices that allow individuals, including public school students and teachers, to openly express their faith, accommodating religious observances in government and community settings, protecting religious symbols in public areas, and promoting respectful dialogue among different faith traditions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of religious liberty as a fundamental principle of the U.S. Constitution and aims to ensure that people of all faiths can freely participate in public life, with copies to be sent to county and municipal legislative bodies and local school boards across the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (22)
Mike Petersen (R)*,
Tiara Auxier (R),
Walt Brooks (R),
Jeff Burton (R),
Joseph Elison (R),
Leah Hansen (R),
Jon Hawkins (R),
Ken Ivory (R),
Mike Kohler (R),
Jason Kyle (R),
Karianne Lisonbee (R),
Anthony Loubet (R),
Cory Maloy (R),
Nicholeen Peck (R),
Calvin Roberts (R),
Jake Sawyer (R),
Troy Shelley (R),
Lisa Shepherd (R),
Rex Shipp (R),
Keven Stratton (R),
Christine Watkins (R),
Stephen Whyte (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR004.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/HCR004.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report HCR004 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HCR004S02.pdf |
| House Committee Report HCR004 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HCR004H02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HCR004 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HCR004.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HCR004.pdf |
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