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2026 Utah Legislature Blog
Utah's 2026 Legislative Session started on January 20, 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: Assigned to House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
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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: Awaiting Committee Assignment
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Property Tax Relief Amendments
This bill phases out the Circuit Breaker Homeowner Tax Credit 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 deferred property tax would be due upon the sale of the residence. Additionally, the maximum credit amount for renters on the Circuit Breaker Renter Relief program would increase from $1,312 to $2,000.
Status: Passed out of Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee 1/28/26
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!
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