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UT SB0257

UT SB0257
Domestic Relations Amendments

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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
03/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2026

Introduced Session

2026 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill amends provisions related to domestic relations.

AI Summary

This bill amends various sections of Utah law related to domestic relations, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying procedures. Key changes include redefining "parent" in several contexts to align with the Uniform Parentage Act, ensuring a consistent definition across different legal areas. It also makes technical adjustments to laws concerning child support, including the calculation of child care expenses and the automatic adjustment of child support awards when a child emancipates. Additionally, the bill revises provisions related to sex offender registration, parental kidnapping, and adoption procedures, aiming to streamline and clarify existing statutes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0257.html
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/SB0257.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0257S04.pdf
Fiscal Note SB0257S04 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0257S04.fn.pdf
Comparison to Sub #3 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S03%20To%20SB0257S04.pdf
Comparison to Sub #2 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S02%20To%20SB0257S04.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S01%20To%20SB0257S04.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257%20To%20SB0257S04.pdf
House Committee Report SB0257 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0257H01.pdf
Fiscal Note SB0257S03 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0257S03.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0257S03.pdf
Comparison to Sub #2 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S02%20To%20SB0257S03.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S01%20To%20SB0257S03.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257%20To%20SB0257S03.pdf
Fiscal Note SB0257S02 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0257S02.fn.pdf
Senate Committee Report SB0257 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0257S02.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0257S02.pdf
Fiscal Note SB0257S01 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0257S01.fn.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257S01%20To%20SB0257S02.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257%20To%20SB0257S02.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0257S01.pdf
Comparison to Original Bill https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0257%20To%20SB0257S01.pdf
Fiscal Note SB0257 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0257.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0257.pdf
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