Bill > HB0153

This bill amends existing Utah law to provide enhanced procedural protections for law enforcement officers in the classified civil service when facing disciplinary actions such as suspension for more than two days, demotion, or removal from employment. Specifically, before such actions can be taken, the employing agency must notify the officer of the allegations, allow the officer at least two business days to submit a written response, consider that response, and provide an opportunity for the officer to be heard by the agency head or a designated representative. These new procedures do not apply to law enforcement officers in municipalities that already have policies offering greater protections, nor do they affect employees who are not law enforcement officers. The bill also clarifies that these protections apply to discharges, suspensions without pay for more than two days, or involuntary transfers to lower-paying positions due to disciplinary reasons, and it outlines the appeal process for such actions, including the right to a hearing and representation. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.

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