Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 289 — Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2026. Enacted.

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

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 289 introduce important definitions and create specific offenses related to child sexual abuse material, particularly focusing on content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The bill now defines "apparent child sexual abuse material" to cover AI-created images that could be mistaken for minors, as well as differentiating between this and "obscene child sexual abuse material." These changes are significant because they aim to better address the evolving nature of digital content and protect children from new forms of exploitation. Additionally, the bill streamlines legal definitions, making it clearer for enforcement and prosecution.

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B 9-7-215, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 .
9-7-215, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 17-72-301, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 13 H.B.
17-72-301, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, 8 Chapter 13 9 26B-1-234, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 and renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 305 26B-2-120, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 63 H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy 26B-1-234, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 and renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 305 26B-2-120, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 63 53-29-202, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 53-29-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 53-29-205, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 63G-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 17 63M-7-404.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 208 67-5-21, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 76-3-203.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 174, 208, and 284 76-3-407, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 223 76-5b-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 223, 320 76-5b-206, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 76-5b-301, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 320 76-5d-202, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 174 76-17-401, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 77-4-201, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 77-11a-101, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 80 80-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 81-9-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 81-13-203, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 ENACTS:
289 02-17 15:04 53-29-202, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 53-29-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 53-29-205, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 291 63G-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 17 63M-7-404.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 208 67-5-21, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 76-3-203.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 174, 208, and 284 76-3-407, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 223 76-5b-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 223, 320 76-5b-206, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 76-5b-301, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 320 76-5d-202, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 173, 174 76-17-401, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 77-4-201, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 231 77-11a-101, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 80 80-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 81-9-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 81-13-203, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 426 ENACTS:
[(b)] (c) "Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101.
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289 [(b)] (c) "Harmful to minors" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5c-101.
(e) "Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in - 2 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(e) "Obscene child sexual abuse material" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5b-103.
289 Section 76-5b-103.
(4) An administrator, supervisor, or other representative of a public library may disable a technology protection measure described in Subsection (2):
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289 Enrolled Copy (4) An administrator, supervisor, or other representative of a public library may disable a technology protection measure described in Subsection (2):
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and (b) to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.
289 02-17 15:04 (b) to enable access for research or other lawful purposes.
(j) endorse on all process and notices the year, month, day, hour, and minute of reception, and, upon payment of fees, issue a certificate to the individual delivering process or notice showing the names of the parties, title of paper, and the time of receipt;
(j) endorse on all process and notices the year, month, day, hour, and minute of reception, and, upon payment of fees, issue a certificate to the individual delivering process or notice showing the names of the parties, title of paper, and the time of - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 receipt;
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(l)(i) if the sheriff makes service of process or notice, certify on the process or notices the manner, time, and place of service;
289 (l)(i) if the sheriff makes service of process or notice, certify on the process or notices the manner, time, and place of service;
(3)(a) A prisoner may access or review discovery, evidence, or other documents under Subsection (1)(t) with:
(3)(a) A prisoner may access or review discovery, evidence, or other documents under - 5 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy Subsection (1)(t) with:
or (ii) technology, including a computer, that is approved by the jail and is provided by - 5 - H.B.
or (ii) technology, including a computer, that is approved by the jail and is provided by the prisoner's counsel.
289 02-17 15:04 the prisoner's counsel.
(3) When the department or a division within the department obtains child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material as a result of an employee unlawfully viewing child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material, the department or division shall consult with and follow the guidance of the Division of Human Resource Management regarding personnel action and local law enforcement regarding retention of the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child - 6 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(3) When the department or a division within the department obtains child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material as a result of an employee unlawfully viewing child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material, the department or division - 6 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 sexual abuse material.
289 shall consult with and follow the guidance of the Division of Human Resource Management regarding personnel action and local law enforcement regarding retention of the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material.
(H) an individual who is identified as a mental health professional, licensed under Title 58, Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act, and engaged in the practice of mental health therapy, as defined in Section 58-60-102;
(H) an individual who is identified as a mental health professional, licensed under Title 58, Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act, and engaged in - 7 - H.B.
(I) an individual, other than the child or vulnerable adult receiving the service, who is 12 years old or older and resides in a home, that is licensed or certified - 7 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy the practice of mental health therapy, as defined in Section 58-60-102;
289 02-17 15:04 by the division;
(I) an individual, other than the child or vulnerable adult receiving the service, who is 12 years old or older and resides in a home, that is licensed or certified by the division;
(i) contact with or access to a child or vulnerable adult by which the individual will have the opportunity for personal communication or touch with the child or vulnerable adult;
(i) contact with or access to a child or vulnerable adult by which the individual will - 8 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
or (ii) an opportunity to view medical, financial, or other confidential personal - 8 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
289 have the opportunity for personal communication or touch with the child or vulnerable adult;
289 identifying information of the child, the child's parent or legal guardian, or the vulnerable adult.
or (ii) an opportunity to view medical, financial, or other confidential personal identifying information of the child, the child's parent or legal guardian, or the vulnerable adult.
(vii) only for applicants who are 18 years old or older, fingerprints, in a form specified by the office;
(vii) only for applicants who are 18 years old or older, fingerprints, in a form - 9 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy specified by the office;
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(2) Except as provided in Subsection (12), an applicant or a representative shall submit the following to the office:
289 02-17 15:04 (2) Except as provided in Subsection (12), an applicant or a representative shall submit the following to the office:
(ii) submit the applicant's personal identifying information and fingerprints to the bureau for a criminal history search of applicable national criminal background databases;
(ii) submit the applicant's personal identifying information and fingerprints to the - 10 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(iii) search the Division of Child and Family Services' Licensing Information System - 10 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
289 bureau for a criminal history search of applicable national criminal background databases;
289 described in Section 80-2-1002;
(iii) search the Division of Child and Family Services' Licensing Information System described in Section 80-2-1002;
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289 02-17 15:04 the office reviews under this Subsection (3);
289 Enrolled Copy (f) shall adopt measures to strictly limit access to personal identifying information solely to the individuals responsible for processing and entering the applications for background checks and to protect the security of the personal identifying information the office reviews under this Subsection (3);
and (ii) monitoring national criminal background databases and identifying criminal activity associated with the applicant.
and (ii) monitoring national criminal background databases and identifying criminal - 12 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
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(f) Upon notice that an individual who has direct access qualified status will no longer be associated with a certification, contract, or licensee with the department, the bureau shall:
289 (f) Upon notice that an individual who has direct access qualified status will no longer be associated with a certification, contract, or licensee with the department, the bureau shall:
(J) an offense included in Title 78B, Chapter 7, Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions;
(K) aggravated arson, as described in Section 76-6-103;
289 02-17 15:04 (L) aggravated burglary, as described in Section 76-6-203;
289 Enrolled Copy (J) an offense included in Title 78B, Chapter 7, Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions;
(K) aggravated arson, as described in Section 76-6-103;
(L) aggravated burglary, as described in Section 76-6-203;
or (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A), the division may grant temporary direct access qualified status to an applicant subject to a condition that the applicant is directly supervised at all times.
or (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A), the division may grant temporary direct - 14 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(6) The office shall conduct a comprehensive review of an applicant's background check if - 14 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
289 access qualified status to an applicant subject to a condition that the applicant is directly supervised at all times.
289 the applicant:
(6) The office shall conduct a comprehensive review of an applicant's background check if the applicant:
(j) has a record of an adjudication in juvenile court for an act that, if committed by an adult, would be a felony or misdemeanor, if the applicant is:
(j) has a record of an adjudication in juvenile court for an act that, if committed by an - 15 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy adult, would be a felony or misdemeanor, if the applicant is:
or (ii) 28 years old or older and has been convicted of, has pleaded no contest to, or is - 15 - H.B.
or (ii) 28 years old or older and has been convicted of, has pleaded no contest to, or is currently subject to a plea in abeyance or diversion agreement for a felony or a misdemeanor offense described in Subsection (5)(a);
289 02-17 15:04 currently subject to a plea in abeyance or diversion agreement for a felony or a misdemeanor offense described in Subsection (5)(a);
(vi) whether the offense or incident directly relates to abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, including:
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289 (vi) whether the offense or incident directly relates to abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, including:
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(B) sexual abuse;
289 (B) sexual abuse;
(c) Upon receiving the results of the criminal history search of a national criminal background database, the office shall grant or deny direct access qualified status to the applicant in accordance with this section.
289 02-17 15:04 (10)(a) Each time an applicant is associated with a licensee, the department shall review the current status of the applicant's background check to ensure the applicant is still eligible for direct access qualified status in accordance with this section.
289 Enrolled Copy (c) Upon receiving the results of the criminal history search of a national criminal background database, the office shall grant or deny direct access qualified status to the applicant in accordance with this section.
(10)(a) Each time an applicant is associated with a licensee, the department shall review the current status of the applicant's background check to ensure the applicant is still eligible for direct access qualified status in accordance with this section.
and (ii) within three years from the date on which the office conducts the background check, the applicant has a felony or misdemeanor charge or conviction or a non-criminal finding.
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289 (ii) within three years from the date on which the office conducts the background check, the applicant has a felony or misdemeanor charge or conviction or a non-criminal finding.
289 (13)(a) This Subsection (13) applies to an applicant seeking a position in a congregate care program, an applicant seeking to provide a prospective foster home, an applicant seeking to provide a prospective adoptive home, and each adult living in the home of the prospective foster or prospective adoptive home.
(13)(a) This Subsection (13) applies to an applicant seeking a position in a congregate care program, an applicant seeking to provide a prospective foster home, an applicant seeking to provide a prospective adoptive home, and each adult living in the home of the prospective foster or prospective adoptive home.
(E) commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, as described in Section 76-5-114;
(F) abuse or neglect of a child with a disability, as described in Section 76-5-110;
289 02-17 15:04 (G) intentional aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult, as described in Section 76-5-111;
289 Enrolled Copy (E) commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, as described in Section 76-5-114;
(F) abuse or neglect of a child with a disability, as described in Section 76-5-110;
(G) intentional aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult, as described in Section 76-5-111;
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289 involving conduct that constitutes a violation of any of the following:
289 (e) Notwithstanding Subsections (5) through (10), the office shall deny direct access qualified status to an applicant if, within the five years from the date on which the office conducts the background check, the applicant was convicted of a felony involving conduct that constitutes a violation of any of the following:
and (b) determine whether to consider an offense or incident that occurred while an individual was in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services or the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services for purposes of granting or denying direct access qualified status to an applicant.
and (b) determine whether to consider an offense or incident that occurred while an - 21 - H.B.
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289 Enrolled Copy individual was in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services or the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services for purposes of granting or denying direct access qualified status to an applicant.
289 02-17 15:04 Section 5.
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(xx) aggravated sexual abuse of a child under Section 76-5-404.3;
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289 (xx) aggravated sexual abuse of a child under Section 76-5-404.3;
(xxii) custodial sexual relations under Section 76-5-412, if the victim in custody is - 22 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(xxii) custodial sexual relations under Section 76-5-412, if the victim in custody is younger than 18 years old and the offense is committed on or after May 10, 2011;
289 younger than 18 years old and the offense is committed on or after May 10, 2011;
[(xxxviii)] (xli) human trafficking of a child for labor under Subsection 76-5-308.5(4)(a), if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
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[(xxxix)] (xlii) aggravated human trafficking for labor under Section 76-5-310, if the - 23 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy [(xxxviii)] (xli) human trafficking of a child for labor under Subsection 76-5-308.5(4)(a), if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
289 02-17 15:04 offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
[(xxxix)] (xlii) aggravated human trafficking for labor under Section 76-5-310, if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
or (B) is required to register on a sex, kidnap, and child abuse registry, or an equivalent registry, in the individual's state of residence based on a conviction for an offense that is not substantially equivalent to an offense listed in - 24 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
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289 Subsection (1)(a);
289 (B) is required to register on a sex, kidnap, and child abuse registry, or an equivalent registry, in the individual's state of residence based on a conviction for an offense that is not substantially equivalent to an offense listed in Subsection (1)(a);
or (ii) meets a requirement described in Subsections (1)(b) through (e) for an offense described in Subsections [(1)(a)(xxxiii) through (xli) ] (1)(a)(xxxvi) through (xliv) or a substantially equivalent offense.
or (ii) meets a requirement described in Subsections (1)(b) through (e) for an offense described in Subsections [(1)(a)(xxxiii) through (xli) ] (1)(a)(xxxvi) through (xliv) - 25 - H.B.
(3) An individual who has committed a registrable offense described in Subsection (1)(d)(ii)(B) in an external jurisdiction that is not substantially equivalent to an offense - 25 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy or a substantially equivalent offense.
289 02-17 15:04 described in Subsection (1)(a) and is required to register on a sex, kidnap, and child abuse registry, or an equivalent registry, in the individual's state of residence is a child abuse offender, sex offender, or kidnap offender based on the individual's status on the registry in the individual's state of residence.
(3) An individual who has committed a registrable offense described in Subsection (1)(d)(ii)(B) in an external jurisdiction that is not substantially equivalent to an offense described in Subsection (1)(a) and is required to register on a sex, kidnap, and child abuse registry, or an equivalent registry, in the individual's state of residence is a child abuse offender, sex offender, or kidnap offender based on the individual's status on the registry in the individual's state of residence.
(xi) a felony violation of unlawful sexual activity with a minor under Section 76-5-401;
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289 (xi) a felony violation of unlawful sexual activity with a minor under Section 76-5-401;
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(xiii) unlawful sexual conduct with a 16 or 17 year old under Section 76-5-401.2;
289 (xiii) unlawful sexual conduct with a 16 or 17 year old under Section 76-5-401.2;
(F) forcible sodomy under Section 76-5-403;
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289 Enrolled Copy (F) forcible sodomy under Section 76-5-403;
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(I) aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor under Section 76-5b-201.1;
289 02-17 15:04 (I) aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor under Section 76-5b-201.1;
(v) human trafficking of a child for sexual exploitation under Subsection 76-5-308.5(4)(b), if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
(v) human trafficking of a child for sexual exploitation under Subsection - 28 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 76-5-308.5(4)(b), if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
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(vii) human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-311, if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
289 (vii) human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-311, if the offender was not the natural parent of the child victim;
(v) if any child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material, as [that term is] those terms are defined in Section 76-5b-103, was:
289 02-17 15:04 (A) distributed to the victim by the offender;
289 Enrolled Copy (v) if any child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material, as [that term is] those terms are defined in Section 76-5b-103, was:
(A) distributed to the victim by the offender;
(2) An offender who qualifies under Subsection (1) may petition the court under Section 53-29-207 for an order of removal from the registry if 10 years have passed after the later of the following events in which the offender entered into the community:
(2) An offender who qualifies under Subsection (1) may petition the court under Section - 30 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 53-29-207 for an order of removal from the registry if 10 years have passed after the later of the following events in which the offender entered into the community:
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(b) the day on which the offender was released from incarceration to parole;
289 (b) the day on which the offender was released from incarceration to parole;
(s) four or more convictions of sexual battery under Section 76-5-418;
(t) any combination of convictions of lewdness under Section 76-5-419, and of sexual battery under Section 76-5-418, that total four or more convictions;
289 02-17 15:04 (u) lewdness involving a child under Section 76-5-420;
289 Enrolled Copy (s) four or more convictions of sexual battery under Section 76-5-418;
(t) any combination of convictions of lewdness under Section 76-5-419, and of sexual battery under Section 76-5-418, that total four or more convictions;
(u) lewdness involving a child under Section 76-5-420;
(i) the sentencing court determines that the offender was under 21 years old at the time the offense was committed;
(i) the sentencing court determines that the offender was under 21 years old at the - 32 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 time the offense was committed;
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(4) An individual who is as an offender under Section 53-29-202 based on a conviction in an external jurisdiction for a registrable offense, or a substantially equivalent offense, and is required to register on the external jurisdiction's sex, kidnap, or child abuse offender registry, or an equivalent registry, may petition for removal from the registry in accordance with the requirements of this section if the individual:
289 (4) An individual who is as an offender under Section 53-29-202 based on a conviction in an external jurisdiction for a registrable offense, or a substantially equivalent offense, and is required to register on the external jurisdiction's sex, kidnap, or child abuse offender registry, or an equivalent registry, may petition for removal from the registry in accordance with the requirements of this section if the individual:
(4) "Classification," "classify," and their derivative forms mean determining whether a record series, record, or information within a record is public, private, controlled, protected, or exempt from disclosure under Subsection 63G-2-201(3)(b).
289 02-17 15:04 (5)(a) "Computer program" means:
289 Enrolled Copy (4) "Classification," "classify," and their derivative forms mean determining whether a record series, record, or information within a record is public, private, controlled, protected, or exempt from disclosure under Subsection 63G-2-201(3)(b).
(5)(a) "Computer program" means:
and (b) that contains oxidizing or combustive units or other ingredients in proportions, quantities, or packing so that:
and (b) that contains oxidizing or combustive units or other ingredients in proportions, - 34 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 quantities, or packing so that:
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and (ii) the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of:
289 (ii) the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of:
or (v) any political subdivision of the state, but, if a political subdivision has adopted an ordinance or a policy relating to information practices Ĥ→ [[]pursuant to[]in 1171a accordance ] ←Ĥ Ĥ→ [with] ←Ĥ Section 63G-2-701, this chapter shall apply to the political 1172a subdivision to the extent specified in Section 63G-2-701 or as specified in any other section of this chapter that specifically refers to political subdivisions.
or (v) any political subdivision of the state, but, if a political subdivision has adopted an ordinance or a policy relating to information practices pursuant to Section 63G-2-701, this chapter shall apply to the political subdivision to the extent specified in Section 63G-2-701 or as specified in any other section of this chapter that specifically refers to political subdivisions.
(v) the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission;
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289 Enrolled Copy (v) the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission;
289 02-17 15:04 (vi) a law enforcement agency, as defined in Section 53-1-102, that employs one or more law enforcement officers, as defined in Section 53-13-103.
and (vi) a law enforcement agency, as defined in Section 53-1-102, that employs one or more law enforcement officers, as defined in Section 53-13-103.
(b) Ĥ→ [[]Initial contact reports do[]"Initial contact report" does] ←Ĥ not include follow-up 1209a or investigative reports prepared after the initial contact report.
(b) Initial contact reports do not include follow-up or investigative reports prepared after the initial contact report.
(c) Ĥ→ [[]Initial contact reports do[]"Initial contact report" does] ←Ĥ not include accident 1214a reports, as that term is described in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 4, Accident Responsibilities.
(c) Initial contact reports do not include accident reports, as that term is described in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 4, Accident Responsibilities.
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289 (18) "Notice of compliance" means a statement confirming that a governmental entity has complied with an order of the director of the Government Records Office.
289 complied with an order of the director of the Government Records Office.
(ii) a temporary draft or similar material prepared for the originator's personal use or prepared by the originator for the personal use of an individual for whom the - 37 - H.B.
(ii) a temporary draft or similar material prepared for the originator's personal use or prepared by the originator for the personal use of an individual for whom the originator is working;
289 02-17 15:04 originator is working;
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(iii) material that is legally owned by an individual in the individual's private capacity;
289 Enrolled Copy (iii) material that is legally owned by an individual in the individual's private capacity;
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(xvi) a video or audio recording of an interview, or a transcript of the video or audio - 38 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (xvi) a video or audio recording of an interview, or a transcript of the video or audio recording, that is conducted at a Children's Justice Center established under Section 67-5b-102;
289 recording, that is conducted at a Children's Justice Center established under Section 67-5b-102;
(27) "Records officer" means the individual appointed by the chief administrative officer of each governmental entity, or the political subdivision to work with state archives in the care, maintenance, scheduling, designation, classification, disposal, and preservation of - 39 - H.B.
(27) "Records officer" means the individual appointed by the chief administrative officer of each governmental entity, or the political subdivision to work with state archives in the care, maintenance, scheduling, designation, classification, disposal, and preservation of records.
289 02-17 15:04 records.
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(28) "Schedule," "scheduling," and their derivative forms mean the process of specifying the length of time each record series should be retained by a governmental entity for administrative, legal, fiscal, or historical purposes and when each record series should be transferred to the state archives or destroyed.
289 Enrolled Copy (28) "Schedule," "scheduling," and their derivative forms mean the process of specifying the length of time each record series should be retained by a governmental entity for administrative, legal, fiscal, or historical purposes and when each record series should be transferred to the state archives or destroyed.
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(a) nonjudicially adjusted;
289 (a) nonjudicially adjusted;
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(b) placed on diversion;
289 (b) placed on diversion;
(2) The attorney general may employ investigators, prosecutors, and necessary support staff - 41 - H.B.
(2) The attorney general may employ investigators, prosecutors, and necessary support staff for the unit created under Subsection (1).
289 02-17 15:04 for the unit created under Subsection (1).
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Section 11.
289 Enrolled Copy Section 11.
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(Q) endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult as described in Section 76-5-112.5;
289 (Q) endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult as described in Section 76-5-112.5;
- 42 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(R) an offense described in Chapter 5, Part 2, Criminal Homicide;
289 (R) an offense described in Chapter 5, Part 2, Criminal Homicide;
- 43 - H.B.
[(PP)] (SS) retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant as described in - 43 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 [(PP)] (SS) retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant as described in Section 76-8-508.3;
289 Enrolled Copy Section 76-8-508.3;
(3)(a) The prosecuting attorney, or grand jury if an indictment is returned, shall provide - 44 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(3)(a) The prosecuting attorney, or grand jury if an indictment is returned, shall provide notice in the information or indictment that the defendant is subject to punishment as - 44 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 notice in the information or indictment that the defendant is subject to punishment as a habitual violent offender under this section.
289 a habitual violent offender under this section.
If the conviction and commitment occurred [prior to] before January 1, 1970, the burden is on the prosecution to establish by a preponderance of the - 45 - H.B.
If the conviction and commitment occurred [prior to] before January 1, 1970, the burden is on the prosecution to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was then represented by counsel or had lawfully waived - 45 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 evidence that the defendant was then represented by counsel or had lawfully waived the right to have counsel present, and that the defendant's plea was understandingly and voluntarily entered.
289 Enrolled Copy the right to have counsel present, and that the defendant's plea was understandingly and voluntarily entered.
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(C) aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, Section 76-5b-201.1;
289 (C) aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, Section 76-5b-201.1;
- 46 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(D) possession of apparent child sexual abuse material, Section 76-5b-207;
289 (D) possession of apparent child sexual abuse material, Section 76-5b-207;
- 47 - H.B.
(a) the defendant was convicted of a prior sexual offense;
289 02-17 15:04 (a) the defendant was convicted of a prior sexual offense;
and - 47 - H.B.
and (b) the defendant was convicted of the prior sexual offense described in Subsection (2)(a) before the defendant committed the sexual offense for which the defendant is being sentenced.
289 Enrolled Copy (b) the defendant was convicted of the prior sexual offense described in Subsection (2)(a) before the defendant committed the sexual offense for which the defendant is being sentenced.
[(2)] (4) "Children's Justice Center" means a facility or satellite office established under the - 48 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
[(2)] (4) "Children's Justice Center" means a facility or satellite office established under the Children's Justice Center Program described in Section 67-5b-102.
289 Children's Justice Center Program described in Section 67-5b-102.
- 48 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
[(3)] (5) "Distribute" means, with or without consideration, to sell, exhibit, display, provide, give, grant admission to, provide access to, or otherwise transfer.
289 [(3)] (5) "Distribute" means, with or without consideration, to sell, exhibit, display, provide, give, grant admission to, provide access to, or otherwise transfer.
(i) appeals to prurient interest in sex;
289 02-17 15:04 (i) appeals to prurient interest in sex;
289 Enrolled Copy (ii) is patently offensive;
(ii) is patently offensive;
(a) the production of the visual depiction involves the use of a vulnerable adult engaging - 50 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(a) the production of the visual depiction involves the use of a vulnerable adult engaging in sexually explicit conduct;
289 in sexually explicit conduct;
- 50 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(b) the visual depiction is of a vulnerable adult engaging in sexually explicit conduct;
289 (b) the visual depiction is of a vulnerable adult engaging in sexually explicit conduct;
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) a class B misdemeanor.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(5)(a) If a computer technician makes or does not make a report under this section and is - 51 - H.B.
(5)(a) If a computer technician makes or does not make a report under this section and is acting in good faith, the technician is immune from any criminal or civil liability - 51 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 acting in good faith, the technician is immune from any criminal or civil liability related to reporting or not reporting the image.
289 Enrolled Copy related to reporting or not reporting the image.
(2) An actor commits possession of apparent child sexual abuse material if the actor intentionally or knowingly possesses, views, accesses with intent view, or maintains access with intent to view apparent child sexual abuse material.
(2) An actor commits possession of apparent child sexual abuse material if the actor intentionally or knowingly possesses, views, accesses with intent to view, or maintains access with intent to view apparent child sexual abuse material.
and - 52 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
and (b) for each time the same minor is depicted in different apparent child sexual abuse - 52 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (b) for each time the same minor is depicted in different apparent child sexual abuse material.
289 material.
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(g) an employee, independent contractor, or designated interviewer of a Children's - 53 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 (g) an employee, independent contractor, or designated interviewer of a Children's Justice Center, who is required to view apparent child sexual abuse material within the scope of the employee's, independent contractor's, or designated interviewer's scope of employment or assignment;
289 Enrolled Copy Justice Center, who is required to view apparent child sexual abuse material within the scope of the employee's, independent contractor's, or designated interviewer's scope of employment or assignment;
(b) a law enforcement officer, a civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, or an - 54 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(b) a law enforcement officer, a civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, or an independent contractor who is contracted with a law enforcement agency, acting - 54 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 independent contractor who is contracted with a law enforcement agency, acting within the scope of a criminal investigation;
289 within the scope of a criminal investigation;
(2) Under circumstances not amounting to an offense under Section 76-5b-201 or Ĥ→ [ 76-5b-201.2] 76-5b-201.1 ←Ĥ , an actor commits unlawful activity regarding 1854a obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor if the actor intentionally or knowingly:
(2) Under circumstances not amounting to an offense under Section 76-5b-201 or 76-5b-201.1, an actor commits unlawful activity regarding obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor if the actor intentionally or knowingly:
- 55 - H.B.
(4) For a charge of violating this section, it is an affirmative defense that:
289 02-17 15:04 (4) For a charge of violating this section, it is an affirmative defense that:
(i) did not solicit the obscene child sexual abuse material from any minor depicted in the child sexual abuse material;
- 55 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy (i) did not solicit the obscene child sexual abuse material from any minor depicted in the child sexual abuse material;
(g) an employee, independent contractor, or designated interviewer of a Children's - 56 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(g) an employee, independent contractor, or designated interviewer of a Children's Justice Center, who is required to view obscene child sexual abuse material within the scope of the employee's, independent contractor's, or designated interviewer's - 56 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 Justice Center, who is required to view obscene child sexual abuse material within the scope of the employee's, independent contractor's, or designated interviewer's scope of employment or assignment;
289 scope of employment or assignment;
- 57 - H.B.
(4) A prosecutor may not prosecute an actor for a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor engages in a violation of Subsection (2) at or near the time the actor witnesses or is a - 57 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 (4) A prosecutor may not prosecute an actor for a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor engages in a violation of Subsection (2) at or near the time the actor witnesses or is a victim of any of the following offenses, or an attempt to commit any of the following offenses, and the actor reports the offense or attempt to law enforcement in good faith:
289 Enrolled Copy victim of any of the following offenses, or an attempt to commit any of the following offenses, and the actor reports the offense or attempt to law enforcement in good faith:
- 58 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
[(u)] (x) aggravated robbery as described in Section 76-6-302;
289 [(u)] (x) aggravated robbery as described in Section 76-6-302;
or [(v)] (y) theft by extortion as described in Section 76-6-406 under the circumstances - 58 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
or [(v)] (y) theft by extortion as described in Section 76-6-406 under the circumstances described in Subsection 76-6-406(1)(a)(i) or (ii).
289 described in Subsection 76-6-406(1)(a)(i) or (ii).
(b) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions under Title 19, Environmental Quality - 59 - H.B.
(b) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions under Title 19, Environmental Quality Code, Sections 19-1-101 through 19-7-109;
289 02-17 15:04 Code, Sections 19-1-101 through 19-7-109;
(c) taking, destroying, or possessing wildlife or parts of wildlife for the primary purpose - 59 - H.B.
(c) taking, destroying, or possessing wildlife or parts of wildlife for the primary purpose of sale, trade, or other pecuniary gain under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act, or Section 23A-5-311;
289 Enrolled Copy of sale, trade, or other pecuniary gain under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act, or Section 23A-5-311;
- 60 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(z) sexual extortion under Section 76-5b-204;
289 (z) sexual extortion under Section 76-5b-204;
(bb) distribution of apparent child sexual abuse material under Section 76-5b-208;
- 60 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (bb) distribution of apparent child sexual abuse material under Section 76-5b-208;
- 61 - H.B.
[(zz)] (ccc) making a false credit report under Section 76-6-517;
289 02-17 15:04 [(zz)] (ccc) making a false credit report under Section 76-6-517;
[(bbb)] (eee) criminal usury under Section 76-6-520;
- 61 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy [(bbb)] (eee) criminal usury under Section 76-6-520;
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[(aaaa)] (dddd) falsification or alteration of a government record under Section 76-8-511, if the record is a record described in Title 20A, Election Code, or Title 36, Chapter 11, - 62 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 [(aaaa)] (dddd) falsification or alteration of a government record under Section 76-8-511, if the record is a record described in Title 20A, Election Code, or Title 36, Chapter 2101a 11, Lobbyist Disclosure and Regulation Act;
289 Lobbyist Disclosure and Regulation Act;
- 63 - H.B.
[(qqqq)] (tttt) unlawful delivery or mailing of an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device under Section 76-15-209;
289 02-17 15:04 [(qqqq)] (tttt) unlawful delivery or mailing of an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device under Section 76-15-209;
[(rrrr)] (uuuu) forging or counterfeiting trademarks, trade name, or trade device under - 63 - H.B.
[(rrrr)] (uuuu) forging or counterfeiting trademarks, trade name, or trade device under Section 76-16-302;
289 Enrolled Copy Section 76-16-302;
- 64 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
[(ppppp)] (sssss) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions of Chapter 9, Part 16, Money Laundering and Currency Transaction Reporting;
289 [(ppppp)] (sssss) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions of Chapter 9, Part 16, Money Laundering and Currency Transaction Reporting;
[(qqqqq)] (ttttt) vehicle compartment for contraband under Section 76-9-1902 or - 64 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
[(qqqqq)] (ttttt) vehicle compartment for contraband under Section 76-9-1902 or 76-9-1903;
289 76-9-1903;
- 65 - H.B.
(b) An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) may view or examine the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material only at the law enforcement agency or court that has custody and control of - 65 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 (b) An individual described in Subsection (3)(a) may view or examine the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material only at the law enforcement agency or court that has custody and control of the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material.
289 Enrolled Copy the child sexual abuse material, apparent child sexual abuse material, or obscene child sexual abuse material.
or - 66 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
or (c) an individual or entity who asserts a claim to any property for which an agency seeks to forfeit.
289 (c) an individual or entity who asserts a claim to any property for which an agency seeks to forfeit.
[(3)] (5)(a) "Computer" means, except as provided in Subsection [(3)(c)] (5)(c), an - 66 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
[(3)] (5)(a) "Computer" means, except as provided in Subsection [(3)(c)] (5)(c), an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic, and storage functions.
289 electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic, and storage functions.
[(9)] (11) "Forfeit" means to divest a claimant of an ownership interest in property seized by - 67 - H.B.
[(9)] (11) "Forfeit" means to divest a claimant of an ownership interest in property seized by a peace officer or agency.
289 02-17 15:04 a peace officer or agency.
(a) held an ownership interest in property at the time of the commission of an offense subjecting the property to seizure, and:
(a) held an ownership interest in property at the time of the commission of an offense - 67 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy subjecting the property to seizure, and:
- 68 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
[(13)] (15) "Legislative body" means:
289 [(13)] (15) "Legislative body" means:
(a)(i) the Legislature, county commission, county council, city commission, city council, or town council that has fiscal oversight and budgetary approval authority - 68 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(a)(i) the Legislature, county commission, county council, city commission, city council, or town council that has fiscal oversight and budgetary approval authority over an agency;
289 over an agency;
- 69 - H.B.
[(19)] (22)(a) "Property" means all property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible.
289 02-17 15:04 [(19)] (22)(a) "Property" means all property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible.
[(20)] (23) "Prosecuting attorney" means:
- 69 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy [(20)] (23) "Prosecuting attorney" means:
or (C) is being prosecuted for or has been convicted of intentionally, knowingly, or - 70 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
or (C) is being prosecuted for or has been convicted of intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing the death of another parent of the child.
289 recklessly causing the death of another parent of the child.
(ii) conduct described in Section 76-2-401;
- 70 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (ii) conduct described in Section 76-2-401;
(7) "Child" means, except as provided in Section 80-2-905, an individual who is under 18 - 71 - H.B.
(7) "Child" means, except as provided in Section 80-2-905, an individual who is under 18 years old.
289 02-17 15:04 years old.
(9) "Child placing" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-101.
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289 Enrolled Copy (9) "Child placing" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-101.
- 72 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(18) "Correctional facility" means:
289 (18) "Correctional facility" means:
(19) "Criminogenic risk factors" means evidence-based factors that are associated with a minor's likelihood of reoffending.
- 72 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (19) "Criminogenic risk factors" means evidence-based factors that are associated with a minor's likelihood of reoffending.
- 73 - H.B.
(31) "Evidence-based" means a program or practice that has had multiple randomized control studies or a meta-analysis demonstrating that the program or practice is effective for a specific population or has been rated as effective by a standardized program - 73 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 (31) "Evidence-based" means a program or practice that has had multiple randomized control studies or a meta-analysis demonstrating that the program or practice is effective for a specific population or has been rated as effective by a standardized program evaluation tool.
289 Enrolled Copy evaluation tool.
or (b) if after a disposition, and in accordance with Section 78A-6-353 or 80-6-704, in the minor's home, or in a surrogate home with the consent of the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, under terms and conditions established by the Division of - 74 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
or (b) if after a disposition, and in accordance with Section 78A-6-353 or 80-6-704, in the minor's home, or in a surrogate home with the consent of the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, under terms and conditions established by the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services or the juvenile court.
289 Juvenile Justice and Youth Services or the juvenile court.
(40)(a) "Incest" means engaging in sexual intercourse with an individual whom the perpetrator knows to be the perpetrator's ancestor, descendant, brother, sister, uncle, - 74 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(40)(a) "Incest" means engaging in sexual intercourse with an individual whom the perpetrator knows to be the perpetrator's ancestor, descendant, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or first cousin.
289 aunt, nephew, niece, or first cousin.
- 75 - H.B.
(a) the right to physical custody [ ]of the minor;
289 02-17 15:04 (a) the right to physical custody of the minor;
(c) the duty to provide the minor with food, clothing, shelter, education, and ordinary medical care;
(c) the duty to provide the minor with food, clothing, shelter, education, and ordinary - 75 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy medical care;
- 76 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(57) "Molestation" means that an individual, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any individual, touches the anus, buttocks, pubic area, or genitalia of any child, or the breast of a female child, or takes indecent liberties with a child as defined in - 76 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (57) "Molestation" means that an individual, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any individual, touches the anus, buttocks, pubic area, or genitalia of any child, or the breast of a female child, or takes indecent liberties with a child as defined in Section 76-5-401.1.
289 Section 76-5-401.1.
- 77 - H.B.
(59) "Neglected child" means a child who has been subjected to neglect.
289 02-17 15:04 (59) "Neglected child" means a child who has been subjected to neglect.
(60) "Nonjudicial adjustment" means closure of the case by the assigned juvenile probation officer, without an adjudication of the minor's case under Section 80-6-701, upon the - 77 - H.B.
(60) "Nonjudicial adjustment" means closure of the case by the assigned juvenile probation officer, without an adjudication of the minor's case under Section 80-6-701, upon the consent in writing of:
289 Enrolled Copy consent in writing of:
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(68) "Protective services" means expedited services that are provided:
289 (68) "Protective services" means expedited services that are provided:
(i) help the cohabitant develop recognition of the cohabitant's duty of care and of the causes of neglect or abuse;
- 78 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (i) help the cohabitant develop recognition of the cohabitant's duty of care and of the causes of neglect or abuse;
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(iii) the right to determine the child's religious affiliation;
289 02-17 15:04 (iii) the right to determine the child's religious affiliation;
(b) If no guardian has been appointed, "residual parental rights and duties" includes the right to consent to:
(b) If no guardian has been appointed, "residual parental rights and duties" includes the - 79 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy right to consent to:
- 80 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(i) if committed by an individual who is 18 years old or older:
289 (i) if committed by an individual who is 18 years old or older:
(C) sexual abuse;
- 80 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (C) sexual abuse;
(B) the children are related, as described in Subsection (40), including siblings by - 81 - H.B.
(B) the children are related, as described in Subsection (40), including siblings by marriage while the marriage exists or by adoption;
289 02-17 15:04 marriage while the marriage exists or by adoption;
(iii) engaging in any conduct with a child that would constitute an offense under any of the following, regardless of whether the individual who engages in the conduct is actually charged with, or convicted of, the offense:
- 81 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy (iii) engaging in any conduct with a child that would constitute an offense under any of the following, regardless of whether the individual who engages in the conduct is actually charged with, or convicted of, the offense:
or (c) engaging in any conduct that would constitute an offense under Section 76-5b-201, sexual exploitation of a minor, [or ]Section 76-5b-201.1, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, Section 76-5b-207, possession of apparent child sexual abuse material, Section 76-5b-208, distribution of apparent child sexual abuse material, or - 82 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
or (c) engaging in any conduct that would constitute an offense under Section 76-5b-201, sexual exploitation of a minor, [or ]Section 76-5b-201.1, aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, Section 76-5b-207, possession of apparent child sexual abuse material, Section 76-5b-208, distribution of apparent child sexual abuse material, or Section 76-5b-209, unlawful activity regarding obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor, regardless of whether the individual who engages in the conduct is actually charged with, or convicted of, the offense.
289 Section 76-5b-208, unlawful activity regarding obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor, regardless of whether the individual who engages in the conduct is actually charged with, or convicted of, the offense.
- 82 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(82) "Shelter" means the temporary care of a child in a physically unrestricted facility pending a disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction.
289 (82) "Shelter" means the temporary care of a child in a physically unrestricted facility pending a disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction.
- 83 - H.B.
(90) "Supported" means a finding by the Division of Child and Family Services based on the evidence available at the completion of an investigation, and separate consideration of each allegation made or identified during the investigation, that there is a reasonable - 83 - H.B.
289 02-17 15:04 (90) "Supported" means a finding by the Division of Child and Family Services based on the evidence available at the completion of an investigation, and separate consideration of each allegation made or identified during the investigation, that there is a reasonable basis to conclude that abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred.
289 Enrolled Copy basis to conclude that abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred.
(99) "Without merit" means a finding at the completion of an investigation by the Division - 84 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(99) "Without merit" means a finding at the completion of an investigation by the Division of Child and Family Services, or a judicial finding, that the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency did not occur, or that the alleged perpetrator was not responsible for the abuse, neglect, or dependency.
289 of Child and Family Services, or a judicial finding, that the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency did not occur, or that the alleged perpetrator was not responsible for the abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- 84 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(100) "Youth offender" means an individual who is:
289 (100) "Youth offender" means an individual who is:
or (iii) has abused or neglected the minor child, or that another court has found that the - 85 - H.B.
or (iii) has abused or neglected the minor child, or that another court has found that the parent has abused or neglected the minor child.
289 02-17 15:04 parent has abused or neglected the minor child.
(3) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, or Section 78A-6-350, an individual shall file a verified petition, or a petition supported by an affidavit, for - 85 - H.B.
(3) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, or Section 78A-6-350, an individual shall file a verified petition, or a petition supported by an affidavit, for custodial or visitation rights to the minor child in the juvenile court if a matter is pending in the juvenile court, or in the district court in the county where the minor child:
289 Enrolled Copy custodial or visitation rights to the minor child in the juvenile court if a matter is pending in the juvenile court, or in the district court in the county where the minor child:
and (b) who, before a custody order is issued, is convicted, pleads guilty, or pleads no - 86 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
and (b) who, before a custody order is issued, is convicted, pleads guilty, or pleads no contest to a felony or attempted felony involving conduct that constitutes any of the following:
289 contest to a felony or attempted felony involving conduct that constitutes any of the following:
(i) child abuse, as described in Sections 76-5-109, 76-5-109.2, 76-5-109.3, 76-5-109.4, - 86 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(i) child abuse, as described in Sections 76-5-109, 76-5-109.2, 76-5-109.3, 76-5-109.4, and 76-5-114;
289 and 76-5-114;
(iii) during the 10 years before the day on which the individual files a petition with - 87 - H.B.
(iii) during the 10 years before the day on which the individual files a petition with the court seeking custody the individual has not been convicted, plead guilty, or plead no contest to an offense greater than an infraction or traffic violation that would likely impact the health, safety, or well-being of the minor child;
289 02-17 15:04 the court seeking custody the individual has not been convicted, plead guilty, or plead no contest to an offense greater than an infraction or traffic violation that would likely impact the health, safety, or well-being of the minor child;
- 87 - H.B.
(iv) the individual can provide evidence of successful treatment or rehabilitation directly related to the disqualifying offense;
289 Enrolled Copy (iv) the individual can provide evidence of successful treatment or rehabilitation directly related to the disqualifying offense;
(c) The individual with the disqualifying offense bears the burden of proof regarding why placement with that individual is in the best interest of the minor child over another responsible relative or equally situated individual who does not have a - 88 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(c) The individual with the disqualifying offense bears the burden of proof regarding why placement with that individual is in the best interest of the minor child over another responsible relative or equally situated individual who does not have a disqualifying offense.
289 disqualifying offense.
(i) preference for custody is given to a relative who does not have a disqualifying offense;
- 88 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
289 (i) preference for custody is given to a relative who does not have a disqualifying offense;
- 89 - H.B.
(b) aggravated child abuse, as described in Section 76-5-109.2;
289 02-17 15:04 (b) aggravated child abuse, as described in Section 76-5-109.2;
(e) commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, as described in Section 76-5-114;
- 89 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy (e) commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, as described in Section 76-5-114;
(iii) the adult can provide evidence of successful treatment or rehabilitation directly - 90 - 02-17 15:04 H.B.
(iii) the adult can provide evidence of successful treatment or rehabilitation directly related to the disqualifying offense;
289 related to the disqualifying offense;
(iv) the court determines that the risk related to the disqualifying offense is unlikely to cause harm, as defined in Section 80-1-102, or potential harm to the minor child - 90 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(iv) the court determines that the risk related to the disqualifying offense is unlikely to cause harm, as defined in Section 80-1-102, or potential harm to the minor child currently or at any time in the future when considering all of the following:
289 currently or at any time in the future when considering all of the following:
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(A) an impartial custody evaluation shall be completed;
289 02-17 15:04 (A) an impartial custody evaluation shall be completed;
(8) Subsections (6) and (7) apply to a case pending on March 25, 2017, for which a final decision on adoption has not been made and to a case filed on or after March 25, 2017.
(8) Subsections (6) and (7) apply to a case pending on March 25, 2017, for which a final - 91 - H.B.
289 Enrolled Copy decision on adoption has not been made and to a case filed on or after March 25, 2017.
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  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 Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

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

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

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. Senate/ received from House

  22. House/ to Senate

  23. House/ passed 3rd reading

  24. House/ 3rd reading

  25. House/ 2nd reading

  26. House/ comm rpt/ amended [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

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

  28. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  29. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0289

  30. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0289

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

  32. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  33. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0289

  34. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0289

  35. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  36. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  37. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0289

  38. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0289

  39. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  40. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 289?
HB 289 is sponsored by Calvin R. Musselman (Republican) and Ariel Defay (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2026. Enacted.
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