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2026 Utah Legislature Blog

Utah's 2026 Legislative Session started on January 20, 2026.

AARP

Updated March 10, 2026

Published March 03, 2025

/ Updated March 10, 2026

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2026 Legislative Priorities for AARP Utah

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Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments

Representative Wilcox and Senator Brammer are leading the effort to combat cryptocurrency ATM fraud. HB 72 would implement daily transaction limits, fee limits, law enforcement training, and more. This bill was heard during the interim period and is a priority bill.

Status: Passed both chambers: Awaiting Governor’s signature

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Land Use Regulation Revisions

Housing affordability continues to burden Utahns of all incomes and ages. Efforts are underway to increase the housing stock while preserving community autonomy. This bill would require specified municipalities to adopt a land-use regulation permitting a detached accessory dwelling unit on any parcel containing a single-family dwelling.

Status: Passed both chambers: Awaiting Governor’s signature

Senior Nutrition Private Donation Incentives

This bill establishes a Senior Nutrition Donation Matching Fund, creating an incentive for private donations for senior nutrition programs.

Status: Passed both chambers: Awaiting Governor’s signature

Opposed

Property Tax Relief Amendments

This bill eliminates the state-run Circuit Breaker Homeowner Tax Credit and Renter Refund in favor of the property tax deferral program. Homeowners with an income up to $60,000 could qualify for a 50% reduction in their property taxes each year. Homeowners with incomes up to $75,000 could have their property taxes frozen and would defer the excess each year. In both cases, the amount of property tax deferred each year would be due upon the sale of the residence. Additionally, the bill allows counties to hold a vote to establish property tax relief programs at the county level.

Status: Failed

Monitoring

Real Estate Transaction Amendments

This bill establishes a real estate transaction communication network designed to protect homebuyers from fraud. Appraisers, escrow practitioners, mortgage practitioners, real estate practitioners, and title commissioners would all be required to conduct real estate transactions within the newly created network. This would function similarly to how you communicate with your doctor.

Status: Assigned to House Business and Labor Committee

Want to get involved with AARP during the 2026 legislative session? Contact Joe Hirabayashi at jhirabayashi@aarp.org for more details.

This page will be updated by AARP Utah's Advocacy Director Joe Hirabayashi, throughout the legislative session to ensure you know what's happening in Utah!