Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 331 — Criminal Offenses Modifications

Last action — Governor Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    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 22, 2026. Enacted.

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

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  • Enacted

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

338 added · 354 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 331 includes several important changes. It now explicitly defines that certain completed actions can be considered offenses, not just threats, which clarifies the law's reach. Additionally, it introduces new offenses, such as intentionally concealing one's identity while committing a crime in public and unlawfully depriving someone of their religious rights, allowing victims to take civil action against offenders. These changes aim to enhance public safety and protect individual rights more effectively.

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331 Criminal Offenses Modifications GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
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Criminal Offenses Modifications GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Tyler Clancy Senate Sponsor:Keith Grover 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
▸ {amends the offense of aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway to include obstructing any street or highway if the actor does so in concert with two or more individuals;} ▸ creates the offense of intentional concealment of identity while committing an offense in public;
▸ creates the offense of intentional concealment of identity while committing an offense in public;
▸ creates the offense of unlawful deprivation of {civil } religious rights with a corresponding civil H right of action by a victim that may be brought against the actor;
▸ creates the offense of unlawful deprivation of religious rights with a corresponding civil right of action by a victim that may be brought against the actor;
B ▸ 0 1 HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 amends the definition of unlawful activity applicable to {include } the offense of prohibited conduct concerning a pattern of unlawful activity to include the offenses of aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway and unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments;
▸ amends the definition of unlawful activity applicable to the offense of prohibited conduct concerning a pattern of unlawful activity to include the offenses of aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway and unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments;
None Utah Code Sections Affected:
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331 Enrolled Copy Utah Code Sections Affected:
76-5-107.3 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 {76-9-102.1 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 195} 76-17-401 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 ENACTS:
76-5-107.3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 76-17-401, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 ENACTS:
76-8-321 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 76-9-115 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 76-9-116 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
76-8-321, Utah Code Annotated 1953 76-9-115, Utah Code Annotated 1953 76-9-116, Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
76-5-107.3.
76-5-107.3 .
(1) (a) As used in this section:
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(2) [(a)] An actor commits [a threat of ]terrorism if the actor commits, or threatens to commit, an offense involving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage and the actor:
(2)[(a)] An actor commits [a threat of ]terrorism if the actor commits, or threatens to commit, an offense involving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage and the actor:
[(i)] (a) - 2 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 [(A)] (i) threatens the use of a weapon of mass destruction;
[(i)] (a)[(A)] (i) threatens the use of a weapon of mass destruction;
[(b) A threat under this section may be express or implied.] (3) (a) [(i)] A violation of Subsection [(2)(a)(i) or (2)(a)(ii)(A)] (2)(a) or (2)(b)(i) is a second degree felony.
[(b) A threat under this section may be express or implied.] (3)(a)[(i)] A violation of Subsection [(2)(a)(i) or (2)(a)(ii)(A)] (2)(a) or (2)(b)(i) is a - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
331 second degree felony.
[(b)] (4) (a) An actor who commits an offense under this section is subject to punishment for that offense, in addition to any other offense committed, including the carrying out of [the threatened act] any threatened offense.
[(b)] (4)(a) An actor who commits an offense under this section is subject to punishment for that offense, in addition to any other offense committed, including the carrying out of [the threatened act] any threatened offense.
Section 2 is enacted to read:
Section 76-8-321 is enacted to read:
76-8-321.
76-8-321 .
- 3 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (1) (a) As used in this section:
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(a) (i) commits a local, state, or federal criminal offense that has a penalty level of a class B misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor, or felony;
(a)(i) commits a local, state, or federal criminal offense that has a penalty level of a class B misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor, or felony;
and (a){(ii)} {commits } coordinates with a {local, state, or federal criminal } federally designated foreign terrorist organization to commit the offense described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to benefit or advance the interests of {a } the federally designated foreign terrorist organization;
and (ii) coordinates with a federally designated foreign terrorist organization to commit the offense described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to benefit or advance the interests of the federally designated foreign terrorist organization;
{Section 3.
Section 76-9-102.1 is amended to read:
} 76-9-102.1.
Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway.
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway if the actor:
(a) (i) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a street or highway with:
[(i)] (A) a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or more;
or [(ii)] (B) at least two lanes in the same direction of travel;
and [(b)] (ii) refuses to comply with the lawful order of a law enforcement officer to move from the street or highway[.] ;
or (b) intentionally or knowingly, in concert with two or more individuals, obstructs vehicular traffic on a street or highway for the purpose of preventing individuals from freely traveling on the street or highway.
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(3) - 4 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection [(3)(b)] (3)(a)(ii), a violation of Subsection [(2) ] (2)(a) is a class B misdemeanor.
[(b)] (ii) A violation of Subsection [(2) ] (2)(a) is a class A misdemeanor if within one year before the day on which the actor violates this section, the actor was previously convicted of a violation of Subsection [(2)] (2)(a).
(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony.
Section 3 is enacted to read:
Section 76-9-115 is enacted to read:
76-9-115.
76-9-115 .
Intentional concealment of identity while committing an offense in public.
Intentional concealment of identity while committing an offense in - 3 - H.B.
(1) (a) As used in this section, "public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, including:
331 Enrolled Copy public.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, including:
Section 4 is enacted to read:
Section 76-9-116 is enacted to read:
76-9-116.
76-9-116 .
Unlawful deprivation of {civil } religious rights.
Unlawful deprivation of religious rights.
(1) (a) As used in this section, "house of worship" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-201.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "house of worship" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-201.
- 5 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2){(a)} {An actor commits unlawful deprivation of civil rights if the actor, } in concert with two or more individuals, intentionally or knowingly deprives another individual of the right to{:} enter or exit a house of worship;
(a) in concert with two or more individuals, intentionally or knowingly deprives another individual of the right to enter or exit a house of worship;
and {(a) {freely travel on public roads, highways, sidewalks, or other thoroughfares;
and (b) the act described in Subsection (2)(a) is done with the purpose of preventing the individual from exercising the individual's religious liberty rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or under Utah Constitution, Article I, Sections 1 and 4.
or} } {(b) {enter or exit a house of worship.} } (b) the act described in Subsection (2)(a) is done with the purpose of preventing the individual from exercising the individual's religious liberty rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or under Utah Constitution, Article I, Sections 1 and 4.
(4) (a) An individual, or the heirs of a deceased individual, who has been injured by a violation of Subsection (2) may bring an action against the actor who committed the violation.
(4)(a) An individual, or the heirs of a deceased individual, who has been injured by a violation of Subsection (2) may bring an action against the actor who committed the violation.
(b) If, in the action described in Subsection (4)(a), the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has committed a violation of Subsection (2) and that the plaintiff was injured by the actor's violation of Subsection (2), the court shall, subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii), award the plaintiff:
(b) If, in the action described in Subsection (4)(a), the court finds by a preponderance of - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
331 the evidence that the defendant has committed a violation of Subsection (2) and that the plaintiff was injured by the actor's violation of Subsection (2), the court shall, subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii), award the plaintiff:
and (ii) (A) compensatory damages;
and (ii)(A) compensatory damages;
(c) (i) If an actor at a criminal trial is found not guilty of violating Subsection (2), the not guilty verdict does not preclude a court from finding that the actor is liable under Subsection (4)(b).
(c)(i) If an actor at a criminal trial is found not guilty of violating Subsection (2), the not guilty verdict does not preclude a court from finding that the actor is liable under Subsection (4)(b).
76-17-401.
76-17-401 .
- 6 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 As used in this part:
As used in this part:
(1) (a) "Enterprise" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, business trust, association, or other legal entity, and a union or group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity.
(1)(a) "Enterprise" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, business trust, association, or other legal entity, and a union or group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity.
(4) "Unlawful activity" means to directly engage in conduct or to solicit, request, command, encourage, or intentionally aid another person to engage in conduct that would constitute an offense described by the following crimes or categories of crimes, or to attempt or conspire to engage in an act that would constitute any of those offenses, regardless of whether the act is in fact charged or indicted by an authority or is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony:
(4) "Unlawful activity" means to directly engage in conduct or to solicit, request, command, - 5 - H.B.
331 Enrolled Copy encourage, or intentionally aid another person to engage in conduct that would constitute an offense described by the following crimes or categories of crimes, or to attempt or conspire to engage in an act that would constitute any of those offenses, regardless of whether the act is in fact charged or indicted by an authority or is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony:
- 7 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (f) unlawful marking of pistol or revolver under Section 53-5a-105;
(f) unlawful marking of pistol or revolver under Section 53-5a-105;
(r) human trafficking for labor under Section 76-5-308;
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331 (r) human trafficking for labor under Section 76-5-308;
- 8 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (hh) robbery under Section 76-6-301;
(hh) robbery under Section 76-6-301;
(ww) acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution under Section 76-6-512;
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331 Enrolled Copy (ww) acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution under Section 76-6-512;
- 9 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 (lll) receiving bribe for endorsement of person as a public servant under Section 76-8-106;
(lll) receiving bribe for endorsement of person as a public servant under Section 76-8-106;
[(www)] (xxx) retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant under Section 76-8-508.3;
[(www)] (xxx) retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant under Section - 8 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
331 76-8-508.3;
- 10 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 [(jjjj)] (kkkk) intentionally or knowingly causing one animal to fight with another under Subsection 76-13-202(2)(d) or (3), or Section 76-13-205 or 76-13-206 concerning dog fighting;
[(jjjj)] (kkkk) intentionally or knowingly causing one animal to fight with another under Subsection 76-13-202(2)(d) or (3), or Section 76-13-205 or 76-13-206 concerning dog fighting;
[(oooo)] (qqqq) unlawful conduct involving an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device under Section 76-15-210;
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331 Enrolled Copy [(oooo)] (qqqq) unlawful conduct involving an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device under Section 76-15-210;
- 11 - HB0331 compared with HB0331S02 [(ddddd)] (fffff) aiding or abetting a minor in distributing pornographic material under Section 76-5c-203;
[(ddddd)] (fffff) aiding or abetting a minor in distributing pornographic material under Section 76-5c-203;
[(mmmmm)] (ooooo) aggravated exploitation of prostitution under Section 76-5d-208;
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331 [(mmmmm)] (ooooo) aggravated exploitation of prostitution under Section 76-5d-208;
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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/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  16. Senate Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  17. Senate Comm - Not Considered [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

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

  19. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0331S02

  20. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0331S02

  21. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  22. Senate/ received from House

  23. House/ to Senate

  24. House/ passed 3rd reading

  25. House/ substituted

  26. House/ uncircled

  27. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0331S02

  28. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0331S02

  29. House/ circled

  30. House/ 3rd reading

  31. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0331S01

  32. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0331S01

  33. House/ 2nd reading

  34. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Judiciary Committee]

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

  36. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Judiciary Committee]

  37. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0331S01

  38. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0331S01

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

  40. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  41. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0331

  42. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0331

  43. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  44. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  45. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0331

  46. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0331

  47. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  48. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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