Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 352 — Higher Education Alignment

Last action — Governor Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 19, 2026.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    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

15 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 352 involve adding a requirement for consultation with faculty, staff, and students during the integration process of higher education institutions in Utah. This change emphasizes the importance of involving these groups in decision-making, which can lead to better outcomes for the educational community. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026, allowing time for institutions to prepare for the new requirements. Overall, these adjustments aim to enhance collaboration and representation in the higher education landscape.

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53H-3-602, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 H Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
53H-3-602, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
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Section 1.
Establishment of institutional roles and general courses of study -- 3 Regional alignment.
Establishment of institutional roles and general courses of study -- Regional alignment.
2 (1) Except as institutional roles are specifically assigned by the Legislature, the board:
(1) Except as institutional roles are specifically assigned by the Legislature, the board:
(a) shall establish and define the roles of the various institutions of higher education;
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and (b) shall, within each institution of higher education's primary role, prescribe the general H.B.
352 Enrolled Copy (a) shall establish and define the roles of the various institutions of higher education;
352 02-10 15:26 course of study to be offered at the institution of higher education, including for:
and (b) shall, within each institution of higher education's primary role, prescribe the general course of study to be offered at the institution of higher education, including for:
and (c) any special characteristics of the institution of higher education, such as being a land grant university.
and (c) any special characteristics of the institution of higher education, such as being a land - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
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(a)(i) organize the institutions described in Subsection (1) into regions that include at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college in each region;
352 (a)(i) organize the institutions described in Subsection (1) into regions that include at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college in each region;
Ĥ→ [ and] ←Ĥ (d) in establishing and defining missions and roles under this section, identify opportunities for cross-regional and statewide horizontal integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) that promote financial efficiencies and quality and attainable programming by leveraging and aligning:
(d) in establishing and defining missions and roles under this section, identify opportunities for cross-regional and statewide horizontal integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) that promote financial efficiencies and quality and attainable programming by leveraging and aligning:
and (iii) for research institutions, research opportunities Ĥ→ [.] ;
and (iii) for research institutions, research opportunities;
and 87a (e) consult with faculty, staff, and students while developing and implementing the 87b integration process described in this Subsection (4).
and (e) consult with faculty, staff, and students while developing and implementing the integration process described in this Subsection (4).
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to include provisions for organizing higher education institutions into geographic regions and to ensure horizontal and vertical integration of these institutions.

  • 53H-3-602

    the board shall: organize the institutions described in Subsection (1) into regions that include at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college in each region; and report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by August 2026, regarding the organization described in Subsection (4)(a)(i); facilitate the horizontal and vertical integration of the institutions of higher education in accordance with this Subsection (4); ensure that the vertical integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) provides: articulated programs that guarantee specific courses or credits transfer through course equivalencies for general education, majors, and minors, making the transfer process predictable and reducing credit loss; stackable programs that sequentially build upon prior learning to reflect an accumulated set of knowledge and skills; integrated admission and enrollment; integrated student services; and opportunities to leverage shared administrative services; in establishing and defining missions and roles under this section, identify opportunities for cross-regional and statewide horizontal integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) that promote financial efficiencies and quality and attainable programming by leveraging and aligning: shared academic programs; academic program and degree specialization; and for research institutions, research opportunities; and consult with faculty, staff, and students while developing and implementing the integration process described in this Subsection (4). → the board shall: (a)(i) organize the institutions described in Subsection (1) into regions that include at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college in each region; and (ii) report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by August 2026, regarding the organization described in Subsection (4)(a)(i); (b) facilitate the horizontal and vertical integration of the institutions of higher education in accordance with this Subsection (4); (c) ensure that the vertical integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) provides: (i) articulated programs that guarantee specific courses or credits transfer through course equivalencies for general education, majors, and minors, making the transfer process predictable and reducing credit loss; (ii) stackable programs that sequentially build upon prior learning to reflect an accumulated set of knowledge and skills; (iii) integrated admission and enrollment; (iv) integrated student services; and (v) opportunities to leverage shared administrative services; (d) in establishing and defining missions and roles under this section, identify opportunities for cross-regional and statewide horizontal integration of institutions described in Subsection (4)(a) that promote financial efficiencies and quality and attainable programming by leveraging and aligning: (i) shared academic programs; (ii) academic program and degree specialization; and (iii) for research institutions, research opportunities; and (e) consult with faculty, staff, and students while developing and implementing the integration process described in this Subsection (4).

    This change specifies the board's responsibilities in organizing higher education institutions into regions and ensures the implementation of integration strategies.

Amendments

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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/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

  13. Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

  14. Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar

  15. Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  16. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  17. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Education Committee]

  18. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Education Committee]

  19. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Education Committee]

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. Senate/ received from House

  22. House/ to Senate

  23. House/ passed 3rd reading

  24. House/ floor amendment

  25. House/ 3rd reading

  26. House/ 2nd reading

  27. House/ committee report favorable [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  28. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  29. House/ to standing committee [House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  30. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  31. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0352

  32. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0352

  33. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  34. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0352

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0352

  37. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  38. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 352?
HB 352 is sponsored by Evan J. Vickers (Republican) and Karen M. Peterson (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.
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