Bill > HB0220

This bill amends various Utah statutes to centralize and standardize the reporting and management of public safety data, primarily by directing more information to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (a body established to oversee criminal justice matters). Key changes include requiring the Department of Public Safety and the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services to report sexual assault kit testing timelines and progress to this commission, and mandating that institutions report student housing crime statistics to the commission. Additionally, the bill expands the types of data that the public safety portal, managed by the commission, will collect and make accessible to criminal justice agencies, now including attempted weapons purchases by restricted individuals and sexual assault data from correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers. It also clarifies reporting requirements for various agencies, including the Attorney General's strike force combating violent crimes associated with illegal immigration and human trafficking, and the Board of Pardons and Parole, ensuring these reports are submitted to the commission. Finally, the bill makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding firearm purchases, public records, and the reporting of sexual assaults in correctional and juvenile facilities, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0220.html