Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 63 — Assault Modifications

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 23, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

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

8 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 63 clarifies the definition of a "chokehold" and establishes that, under specific circumstances, using a chokehold will not be considered an assault. This is significant because it changes how law enforcement and the legal system could view and handle chokeholds, potentially impacting cases involving police practices and self-defense scenarios. By defining the term clearly, the bill aims to address concerns around excessive force while also providing guidelines for when a chokehold may be deemed permissible.

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02-22 10:23 S.B.
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(1)(a) As used in this section, "chokehold" means a restraining hold in which one B .
(1)(a) As used in this section, "chokehold" means a restraining hold in which one individual encircles the neck of another individual in a viselike grip using an arm.
individual encircles the neck of another individual in a viselike grip using an arm.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
6 (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits assault if the actor:
3 (2) An actor commits assault if the actor:
(a) attempts, with unlawful force or violence, to inflict bodily injury on an individual;
or (b) commits an act, with unlawful force or violence, that:
63 02-22 10:23 (i) causes bodily injury to an individual;
63 Enrolled Copy (a) attempts, with unlawful force or violence, to inflict bodily injury on an individual;
or (b) commits an act, with unlawful force or violence, that:
(i) causes bodily injury to an individual;
(A) a dangerous weapon;
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63 (A) a dangerous weapon;
- 2 - 02-22 10:23 S.B.
(ii) any act that intentionally or knowingly impedes the breathing or the circulation of blood of another individual by the actor's use of unlawful force or violence [ ]by:
63 (ii) any act that intentionally or knowingly impedes the breathing or the circulation of blood of another individual by the actor's use of unlawful force or violence [ ]by:
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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/ passed 3rd reading

  13. House/ 3rd reading

  14. House/ 2nd reading

  15. House/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  16. House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  17. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  18. House/ to standing committee [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  19. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  20. House/ received from Senate

  21. Senate/ to House

  22. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  23. Senate/ 3rd reading

  24. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  25. Senate/ 2nd reading

  26. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

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

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

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

  30. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  31. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  32. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0063

  33. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0063

  34. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  35. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  36. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

  37. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0063

  38. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0063

  39. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0063

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (102)

102 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SB 63?
SB 63 is sponsored by Kristen Chevrier (Republican) and Brady Brammer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 63?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 02, 2025. Enacted.
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