Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 184 — Justice System Amendments

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 24, 2026.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

236 added · 223 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 184 now explicitly states that courts have the authority to reduce a defendant's conviction to a lower degree of offense if they provide significant help to law enforcement within a year of their sentencing. This change matters because it encourages cooperation in criminal investigations, potentially leading to more successful prosecutions of serious crimes. Additionally, the bill has undergone some technical changes for clarity and consistency in legal language.

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184 Justice System Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
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{Post-Conviction Offense } Justice System Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
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This bill amends provisions related to the {reduction of the degree of an offense for a conviction} justice system.
This bill amends provisions related to the justice system.
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10-3-928 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 24 76-3-402 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 51, 173, 208, and 291 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
10-3-928, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 24 76-3-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 51, 173, 208, and 291 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1.
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184 Enrolled Copy Section 1.
10-3-928.
10-3-928 .
76-3-402.
76-3-402 .
- 2 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 (1) As used in this section:
(1) As used in this section:
(c) (i) "Rehabilitation program" means a program designed to reduce criminogenic and recidivism risks.
(c)(i) "Rehabilitation program" means a program designed to reduce criminogenic - 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
184 and recidivism risks.
(f) (i) [Except as provided in Subsection (1)(f)(ii), "violent felony" means] "Violent felony" means, except as provided in Subsection (1)(f)(ii), the same as that term is defined in Section 76-3-203.5.
(f)(i) [Except as provided in Subsection (1)(f)(ii), "violent felony" means] "Violent felony" means, except as provided in Subsection (1)(f)(ii), the same as that term is defined in Section 76-3-203.5.
or - 3 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 (C) unlawful conduct involving an explosive, chemical, or incendiary part under Section 76-15-211.
or (C) unlawful conduct involving an explosive, chemical, or incendiary part under Section 76-15-211.
(a) takes into account:
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184 Enrolled Copy (a) takes into account:
(b) (i) at least five years have passed after the day on which the defendant is sentenced for the subsequent conviction;
(b)(i) at least five years have passed after the day on which the defendant is sentenced for the subsequent conviction;
(c) the defendant is not convicted of a serious offense during the time period described in Subsection (4) (b);
(c) the defendant is not convicted of a serious offense during the time period described in Subsection (4)(b);
and - 4 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 (g) the court finds, in accordance with Subsection (8), that entering a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense is in the interest of justice[ in accordance with Subsection (7)].
and (g) the court finds, in accordance with Subsection (8), that entering a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense is in the interest of justice[ in accordance - 4 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
184 with Subsection (7)].
(c) the defendant is not convicted of a serious offense during the time period described in Subsection (5) (b);
(c) the defendant is not convicted of a serious offense during the time period described in Subsection (5)(b);
(7) (a) Upon a joint motion from the prosecuting attorney {or } and the defendant, the court may enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense than established by statute if:
(7)(a) Upon a joint motion from the prosecuting attorney and the defendant, the court may enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense than established by statute if:
- 5 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 (i) the defendant, within one year after sentencing, provides substantial assistance in the criminal investigation, arrest, or prosecution of another individual;and {(ii) {the prosecuting attorney consents to the reduction;
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and} } (iii){(ii)} the court finds, in accordance with Subsection (8), that entering a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense is in the interest of justiceand public safety.
184 Enrolled Copy (i) the defendant, within one year after sentencing, provides substantial assistance in the criminal investigation, arrest, or prosecution of another individual;
and (ii) the court finds, in accordance with Subsection (8), that entering a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense is in the interest of justice and public safety.
- 6 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 (v) any effect that a reduction would have on the defendant's ability to obtain or reapply for a professional license from the Department of Commerce;
(v) any effect that a reduction would have on the defendant's ability to obtain or reapply for a professional license from the Department of Commerce;
(vi) whether the level of the offense has been reduced by law after the defendant's conviction;
(vi) whether the level of the offense has been reduced by law after the defendant's - 6 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
184 conviction;
[(8)] (9) (a) A court may only enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense under Subsection (3), (4), (5), [or ](6), or (7) after:
[(8)] (9)(a) A court may only enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense under Subsection (3), (4), (5), [or ](6), or (7) after:
(b) A prosecuting attorney is entitled to a hearing on a motion seeking to reduce a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense under Subsection (3), (4), (5), [or ](6), or (7).
(b) A prosecuting attorney is entitled to a hearing on a motion seeking to reduce a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense under Subsection (3), (4), (5), [ or ](6), or (7).
[(10)] (11) (a) An offense may be reduced only one degree under this section, unless the prosecuting attorney specifically agrees in writing or on the court record that the offense may be reduced two degrees.
[(10)] (11)(a) An offense may be reduced only one degree under this section, unless the prosecuting attorney specifically agrees in writing or on the court record that the offense may be reduced two degrees.
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- 7 - SB0184 compared with SB0184S02 [(12)] (13) The court may not enter a judgment for a conviction for a lower degree of offense under this section if:
[(12)] (13) The court may not enter a judgment for a conviction for a lower degree of offense under this section if:
or (b) any unpaid balance remains on court-ordered restitution for the offense for which the reduction is sought.
or (b) any unpaid balance remains on court-ordered restitution for the offense for which the - 7 - S.B.
184 Enrolled Copy reduction is sought.
[(14)] (15) (a) An individual may not obtain a reduction under this section of a conviction that requires the individual to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Section 53-29-202 until the registration requirements under Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, have expired.
[(14)] (15)(a) An individual may not obtain a reduction under this section of a conviction that requires the individual to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Section 53-29-202 until the registration requirements under Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, have expired.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the authority of city attorneys and modifies the process for reducing convictions for lower degree offenses.

  • 10-3-928

    [ and] → ;

    Removes an outdated reference to a previous list, allowing for a clearer structure in the duties of city attorneys.

  • 10-3-928

    may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel;

    Allows city attorneys to employ deputy attorneys for prosecutorial and civil duties.

  • 10-3-928

    may specially deputize, for a limited time or limited purpose, an attorney licensed to practice law in the state and in good standing with the Utah State Bar as a deputy to assist in any public prosecutor or civil counsel duties specified in the special deputization.

    Permits city attorneys to temporarily appoint licensed attorneys to assist with prosecutorial duties.

  • 76-3-402

    Upon a joint motion from the prosecuting attorney and the defendant, the court may enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense than established by statute if: (i) the defendant, within one year after sentencing, provides substantial assistance in the criminal investigation, arrest, or prosecution of another individual;

    Introduces a provision allowing a court to reduce convictions if a defendant provides significant assistance in investigations within one year of sentencing.

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Senate/ to Governor

  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

  9. Senate/ received from House

  10. House/ to Senate

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

  12. House/ received from Senate

  13. Senate/ to House

  14. Senate/ concurs with House amendment

  15. Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

  16. Senate/ received from House

  17. House/ to Senate

  18. House/ passed 3rd reading

  19. House/ substituted

  20. House/ 3rd reading

  21. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0184S02

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0184S02

  23. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0184S02

  24. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0184S02

  25. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  26. House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

  27. House/ 2nd reading

  28. House/ comm rpt/ amended [House Judiciary Committee]

  29. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Judiciary Committee]

  30. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Judiciary Committee]

  31. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Judiciary Committee]

  32. House Comm - Held [House Judiciary Committee]

  33. House/ to standing committee [House Judiciary Committee]

  34. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  35. House/ received from Senate

  36. Senate/ to House

  37. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  38. Senate/ 3rd reading

  39. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  40. Senate/ substituted

  41. Senate/ 2nd reading

  42. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0184S01

  43. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  44. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  45. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0184S01

  46. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  47. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0184S01

  48. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0184S01

  49. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  50. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0184

  51. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0184

  52. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0184

  53. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  54. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  55. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  56. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0184

  57. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0184

  58. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  59. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 184?
SB 184 is sponsored by Ryan D. Wilcox (Republican) and Stephanie Pitcher (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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