Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 69 — Drinking Water Restructuring Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 22, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 25, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

146 added · 152 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of Bill HB 69 introduces important measures to address violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Key changes include allowing courts to appoint a receiver to manage public water systems that fail to comply with safety regulations and requiring those violators to possibly sell their ownership of the system. This matters because it strengthens accountability and aims to ensure that public water systems meet health and safety standards, ultimately protecting public health. Additionally, the bill now specifies that the director of the Division of Drinking Water must inform a legislative committee if legal actions may lead to a receivership or sale of a water system, enhancing transparency in enforcement actions.

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Drinking Water Restructuring Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Albrecht Senate Sponsor:Keven J.
Albrecht Senate Sponsor:
Keven J.
{and} ▸ requires the director of the Division of Drinking Water to report to a legislative committee if the director brings a civil action that may result in a receivership or divestment for a public H water system supplier;
▸ requires the director of the Division of Drinking Water to report to a legislative committee if the director brings a civil action that may result in a receivership or divestment for a public water system supplier;
and B ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
and ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
0 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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6 HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 None Other Special Clauses:
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19-4-106 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 238 19-4-109 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
19-4-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 238 19-4-109, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 H.B.
69 Enrolled Copy Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
19-4-106.
19-4-106 .
(3) The director may authorize employees or agents of the department, after reasonable notice and presentation of credentials, to enter any part of a public water system at reasonable times to inspect - 2 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 the facilities and water quality records required by board rules, conduct sanitary surveys, take samples, and investigate the standard of operation and service delivered by public water systems.
(3) The director may authorize employees or agents of the department, after reasonable notice and presentation of credentials, to enter any part of a public water system at reasonable times to inspect the facilities and water quality records required by board rules, conduct sanitary surveys, take samples, and investigate the standard of operation and service delivered by public water systems.
(5) If the director brings a civil action under Subsection 19-4-109(8) that may result in a court order for a receivership or divestment described in Subsection 19-4-109(8)(c), the director shall report the status of the civil action to:
(5) If the director brings a civil action under Subsection 19-4-109(8) that may result in a - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
69 court order for a receivership or divestment described in Subsection 19-4-109(8)(c), the director shall report the status of the civil action to:
[(5) (a) The director shall study how water providers, municipalities, counties, and state agencies may find greater efficiencies through improved coordination, consolidation, and regionalization related to:] [(i) water use and conservation;
[(5)(a) The director shall study how water providers, municipalities, counties, and state agencies may find greater efficiencies through improved coordination, consolidation, and regionalization related to:] [(i) water use and conservation;
and] [(ii) consult with a diverse group consisting of water providers, state agencies, local governments, and relevant stakeholders to help the director conduct the study and develop recommendations described in this Subsection (5).] [(d) On or before October 30, 2024, the director shall provide a written report of the study's findings, including any recommended legislative action, to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.] - 3 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 Section 2.
and] [(ii) consult with a diverse group consisting of water providers, state agencies, local governments, and relevant stakeholders to help the director conduct the study and develop recommendations described in this Subsection (5).] [(d) On or before October 30, 2024, the director shall provide a written report of the study's findings, including any recommended legislative action, to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.] Section 2.
19-4-109.
19-4-109 .
(2) (a) A person [who] that violates this chapter, a rule or order issued under the authority of this chapter, or the terms of a permit or other administrative authorization issued under the authority of this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty:
(2)(a) A person [who] that violates this chapter, a rule or order issued under the authority of this chapter, or the terms of a permit or other administrative authorization issued under the authority of this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty:
(i) not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation, with respect to a public water system serving a population of less than 10,000 individuals;
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69 Enrolled Copy (i) not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation, with respect to a public water system serving a population of less than 10,000 individuals;
(7) - 4 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 (a) A person who, with criminal negligence, violates any rule or order made or issued pursuant to this chapter, or with criminal negligence fails to take corrective action required by an order, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 per day for each day of violation.
(7)(a) A person who, with criminal negligence, violates any rule or order made or issued pursuant to this chapter, or with criminal negligence fails to take corrective action required by an order, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 per day for each day of violation.
(8) (a) The director may bring a civil action for appropriate relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, for a violation for which the director is authorized to issue a compliance order under Subsection 19-4-106(2)(d) or Section 19-4-107.
(8)(a) The director may bring a civil action for appropriate relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, for a violation for which the director is authorized to issue a compliance order under Subsection 19-4-106(2)(d) or Section 19-4-107.
(i) appoint a receiver for a supplier in accordance with Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 66, to implement a corrective or remedial action for a violation described in Subsection (8)(a) if:
(i) appoint a receiver for a supplier in accordance with Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
69 Rule 66, to implement a corrective or remedial action for a violation described in Subsection (8)(a) if:
(9) (a) The attorney general is the legal advisor for the board and the director and shall defend them in an action or proceeding brought against the board or director.
(9)(a) The attorney general is the legal advisor for the board and the director and shall defend them in an action or proceeding brought against the board or director.
- 5 - HB0069 compared with HB0069S01 (10) If a person fails to comply with a cease and desist order that is not subject to a stay pending administrative or judicial review, the director may initiate an action for and be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent further or continued violation of the order.
(10) If a person fails to comply with a cease and desist order that is not subject to a stay pending administrative or judicial review, the director may initiate an action for and be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent further or continued violation of the order.
(12) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (12)(b), a penalty assessed and collected under the authority of this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.
(12)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (12)(b), a penalty assessed and collected under the authority of this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ received from House

  13. House/ to Senate

  14. House/ concurs with Senate amendment

  15. House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

  16. House/ received from Senate

  17. Senate/ to House with amendments

  18. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  19. Senate/ 3rd reading

  20. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  21. Senate/ uncircled

  22. Senate/ circled

  23. Senate/ 2nd reading

  24. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0069S01

  25. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  26. Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  27. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  28. Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  29. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0069S01

  30. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0069S01

  31. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0069S01

  32. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  33. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  34. Senate/ received from House

  35. House/ to Senate

  36. House/ passed 3rd reading

  37. House/ 3rd reading

  38. House/ 2nd reading

  39. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  40. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  41. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  42. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  43. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0069

  44. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0069

  45. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0069

  46. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0069

  47. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  48. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Sponsors

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Not signed on (102)

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Who sponsors HB 69?
HB 69 is sponsored by Keven J. Stratton (Republican) and Carl R. Albrecht (Republican).
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