Bill > HB0386

This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning immigration and public records. It modifies provisions related to the publication of consumer complaints, clarifying when such complaints can be made public and requiring redaction of sensitive filer information. The bill also redefines "private employer" and "public employer" in several sections, clarifies definitions related to immigration status verification systems, and adjusts references to specific sections of Utah code regarding protected records. Additionally, it amends laws concerning the prohibition of providing booking photographs for publication-for-pay websites, the requirements for resident tuition at higher education institutions, and the eligibility criteria for the Utah Promise Program, a financial aid initiative. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to the sharing of government records, the creation and issuance of identification documents, and the verification of lawful presence in the United States for public benefits. Finally, it repeals several sections related to guest worker programs and sponsored resident immigrant programs, and establishes an effective date for these changes.

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