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UT HB0319

UT HB0319
Electronic Records Amendments


summary

Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
Passed
03/12/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to county recording of documents and digital authentication.

AI Summary

This bill modifies how county recorders handle electronic documents by establishing new procedures for "digital authentication," which is a method of verifying a person's identity and ensuring an electronic document hasn't been altered using tamper-evident technology. County recorders will now be required to comply with approval requirements before accepting these digitally authenticated records, which are defined as electronic documents that have been authenticated and meet specific standards. To accept these records, counties must submit a detailed proposal to the State Archives outlining their digital authentication system, security measures, verification procedures, and consultation with relevant stakeholders, and then obtain approval from the State Archivist. The State Archives, in turn, will establish technical standards and procedures for digital authentication systems, including security, preservation, and verification requirements, and will consult with the Division of Technology Services for technical expertise. This bill also clarifies the duties of the Division of Archives and Records Service and the Division of Technology Services in relation to digital authentication and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House (on 03/12/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0319.html
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/HB0319.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0319S02 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0319S02.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/amended/AV_HB0319S02_2026-02-25_09-59-16.pdf
House Amendment 1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/amended/HB0319S02.Hamd.1.pdf
Senate Committee Report HB0319 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HB0319S01.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0319S02.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0319S01%20To%20HB0319S02.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0319%20To%20HB0319S02.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/amended/AV_HB0319S01_2026-02-18_11-22-47.pdf
House Amendment 1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/amended/HB0319S01.Hamd.1.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0319S01 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0319S01.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0319S01.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0319%20To%20HB0319S01.pdf
House Committee Report HB0319 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/HB0319H02.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0319 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0319.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0319.pdf
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