Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 113 — Emergency Reporting Abuse Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 23, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 26, 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 (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

113 added · 126 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 113 introduces specific penalties for anyone who calls 911 without a real emergency, aiming to address the issue of emergency reporting abuse. This change is significant because it seeks to protect emergency services from being overwhelmed by false alarms, allowing them to respond more effectively to real emergencies. Additionally, some technical adjustments were made to ensure the bill aligns with existing laws. Overall, these amendments will help improve public safety and resource management within the emergency response system.

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Emergency Reporting Abuse Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Monson Senate Sponsor:Lincoln Fillmore 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
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Lincoln Fillmore 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
{and} ▸ moves a definition to the statute in which the definition is referenced;
▸ moves a definition to the statute in which the definition is referenced;
None H Other Special Clauses:
None Other Special Clauses:
B None 1 Utah Code Sections Affected:
None Utah Code Sections Affected:
HB0113 compared with HB0113S02 AMENDS:
AMENDS:
76-9-105.5 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 76-9-105.6 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
76-9-105.5, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 76-9-105.6, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
76-9-105.5.
76-9-105.5 .
(1) (a) As used in this section:
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(i) "Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential to the preservation of human life or property.
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113 Enrolled Copy (i) "Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential to the preservation of human life or property.
(b) makes a false report, or intentionally aids, abets, or causes another person to make a false report, through any means to an emergency response service, including a law enforcement dispatcher or a emergency response service, if the false report claims that:
(b) makes a false report, or intentionally aids, abets, or causes another person to make a false report, through any means to an emergency response service, including a law enforcement dispatcher or a 911 emergency response service, if the false report claims that:
and (iii) the emergency described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) is occurring, or will occur, at a specified location;[ or] (c) makes a false report after having previously made a false report, or intentionally [aides] aids, abets, or causes a third party to make a false report, to an emergency response service, including a - 2 - HB0113 compared with HB0113S02 law enforcement dispatcher or a 911 emergency response service, alleging a violation of Section 63G-31-302 regarding a sex-designated changing room[.] ;
and (iii) the emergency described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) is occurring, or will occur, at a specified location;[ or] (c) makes a false report after having previously made a false report, or intentionally [ aides] aids, abets, or causes a third party to make a false report, to an emergency response service, including a law enforcement dispatcher or a 911 emergency response service, alleging a violation of Section 63G-31-302 regarding a sex-designated changing room[.] ;
or (d) (i) under circumstances not amounting to an offense described in Subsection (2)(a) or (b), contacts, through any means, a 911 emergency response service, when the actor knows, or reasonably should know, that no actual or perceived emergency, crime, or other circumstance jeopardizing public safety exists;
or (d)(i) under circumstances not amounting to an offense described in Subsection (2)(a) or (b), contacts, through any means, a 911 emergency response service, when the actor knows, or reasonably should know, that no actual or perceived emergency, crime, or other circumstance jeopardizing public safety exists;
and (ii) has previously been informed by a 911 response service dispatcher, a law enforcement officer, or a prosecuting attorney that the circumstance the actor is reporting to a 911 emergency response service, or a substantially similar circumstance, is not a circumstance that is appropriate for being reported to a 911 emergency response service.
and (ii) has previously been informed by a 911 response service dispatcher, a law enforcement officer, or a prosecuting attorney that the circumstance the actor is reporting to a 911 emergency response service, or a substantially similar - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(3) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection {[(3)(b){]} (3)(a)(ii), (d), or (e)}, (f), or (g), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class B misdemeanor.
113 circumstance, is not a circumstance that is appropriate for being reported to a 911 emergency response service.
{[(b){]} {(ii)} } A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a second degree felony if the report is regarding a weapon of mass destruction.
(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), (f), or (g), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class B misdemeanor.
{[(c){]} {(b)} } A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a second degree felony.
(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a second degree felony if the report is regarding a weapon of mass destruction.
{[(d){]} {{(c)} } {[} A {]} Except as provided in Subsection (3)(d) or (e), a }violation of Subsection (2)(c) is a class B misdemeanor.
(c) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a second degree felony.
(d){(e)} Except as provided in Subsection {(3)(a)(ii) } (3)(f) or {(e)} (g), a violation of Subsection {(2) (a) or (c) } (2)(d) is a {third degree felony if the violation:} class B misdemeanor.
(d) A violation of Subsection (2)(c) is a class B misdemeanor.
(i){(f)} {is the actor's third } Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or {subsequent conviction or adjudication under this section;
(e) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(f) or (g), a violation of Subsection (2)(d) is a class B misdemeanor.
} (g), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) or(d) is a class A misdemeanor if:
(f) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (g), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (d) is a class A misdemeanor if:
(ii){(i)} {causes an emergency response, } the violation is the actor's third or {a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services} subsequent conviction or adjudication under Subsection (2)(a), {that results in:} (b), or (d);
(i) the violation is the actor's third or subsequent conviction or adjudication under Subsection (2)(a), (b), or (d);
or (A){(ii)} (A) {bodily injury or substantial bodily injury } the actor was reckless as to {an } whether the actor's violation could jeopardize the safety of any individual;
or (ii)(A) the actor was reckless as to whether the actor's violation could jeopardize the safety of any individual;
{or} and - 3 - HB0113 compared with HB0113S02 (B) the actor's violation causes an emergency response, or a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services, that results in serious bodily injury to an individual or pecuniary loss equal to, or in excess, of $5,000 in value.
and (B) the actor's violation causes an emergency response, or a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services, that results in serious bodily injury to an individual or pecuniary loss equal to, or in excess of, $5,000 in value.
(e){(g)} Except as provided in Subsection {(3)(a)(ii)} (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) or {(c) } (d) is a {second } third degree felony if {the violation causes an emergency response, or a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services, that results in} :
(g) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (d) is a third degree felony if:
(i) {serious bodily injury } the actor was reckless as to {an } whether the actor's violation could jeopardize the safety of any individual;
(i) the actor was reckless as to whether the actor's violation could jeopardize the safety of any individual;
{or} and (ii) {death to } the actor's violation causes an emergency response, or a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services, that results in the death of any individual.
and (ii) the actor's violation causes an emergency response, or a delay of an emergency response to another request for emergency services, that results in the death of any individual.
(4) (a) In addition to another penalty authorized by law, a court shall order an actor convicted of a violation of this section to:
(4)(a) In addition to another penalty authorized by law, a court shall order an actor convicted of a violation of this section to:
and (ii) (A) serve a minimum of four days {in jail} of incarceration;
and (ii)(A) serve a minimum of four days of incarceration;
(b) The court may order that the actor pay less than the full amount of the costs described in Subsection [(4)(a)] (4)(a)(i) only if the court states on the record the reasons why the reimbursement would be inappropriate.
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113 Enrolled Copy (b) The court may order that the actor pay less than the full amount of the costs described in Subsection [(4)(a)] (4)(a)(i) only if the court states on the record the reasons why the reimbursement would be inappropriate.
76-9-105.6.
76-9-105.6 .
(1) (a) As used in this section:
(1)(a) As used in this section:
- 4 - HB0113 compared with HB0113S02 (2) An actor commits prohibited use of a party line or public pay telephone in an emergency if the actor:
(2) An actor commits prohibited use of a party line or public pay telephone in an emergency if the actor:
(5) (a) In addition to another penalty authorized by law, a court shall order an actor convicted of a violation of this section to reimburse a federal, state, or local unit of government, or a private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation.
(5)(a) In addition to another penalty authorized by law, a court shall order an actor convicted of a violation of this section to reimburse a federal, state, or local unit of government, or a private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of emergency reporting abuse and introduces new penalties while making technical adjustments.

  • 76-9-105.5

    [(ii) "Party line" means a subscriber's line or telephone circuit:] [(A) that consists of two or more connected main telephone stations; and] [(B) where each telephone station has a distinctive ring or telephone number.]

    The definition of 'party line' was removed from this section.

  • 76-9-105.5

    [(3)(a)] → (3)(f)

    The subsections related to violations and penalties are renumbered for clarity.

  • 76-9-105.5

    [ ... ] the emergency described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) is occurring, or will occur, at a specified location; [or]

    The reference to the specified location requirement was removed from the parameters defining a false report.

  • 76-9-105.5

    [a]lleging a violation of Section 63G-31-302 regarding a sex-designated changing room[.] ;

    The reference to the specific violation regarding sex-designated changing rooms was retained but restructured.

  • 76-9-105.5

    (d)(i) under circumstances not amounting to an offense described in Subsection (2)(a) or (b), contacts, through any means, a 911 emergency response service, when the actor knows, or reasonably should know, that no actual or perceived emergency, crime, or other circumstance jeopardizing public safety exists; and (ii) has previously been informed by a 911 response service dispatcher, a law enforcement officer, or a prosecuting attorney that the circumstance the actor is reporting to a 911 emergency response service, or a substantially similar circumstance, is not a circumstance that is appropriate for being reported to a 911 emergency response service.

    A new subsection was added that defines additional conditions under which a violation of emergency reporting abuse occurs, specifically relating to contacting 911 services.

  • 76-9-105.5

    [to] reimburse a federal, state, or local unit of government, or a private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation[.] ; → [i) to reimburse a federal, state, or local unit of government, or a private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation; and]

    The structure of the court order penalties for reimbursement was modified to clarify that there can be additional penalties.

  • 76-9-105.6

    [the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-105.5.] → a subscriber's line or telephone circuit: (A) that consists of two or more connected main telephone stations; and (B) where each telephone station has a distinctive ring or telephone number.

    The definition of 'party line' was moved into the current section to avoid referencing another section.

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/ received from House

  13. House/ to Senate

  14. House/ concurs with Senate amendment

  15. House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

  16. House/ received from Senate

  17. Senate/ to House

  18. Senate/ to House with amendments

  19. Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

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

  21. Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar

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

  23. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

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

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

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

  27. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in Senate Rules Comm [Senate Rules Committee]

  28. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0113S02

  29. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0113S02

  30. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0113S02

  31. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0113S02

  32. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  33. Senate/ received from House

  34. House/ to Senate

  35. House/ passed 3rd reading

  36. House/ 3rd reading

  37. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0113S01

  38. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0113S01

  39. House/ 2nd reading

  40. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

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

  42. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee]

  43. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0113S01

  44. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0113S01

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

  46. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  47. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0113

  48. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  49. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0113

  50. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  51. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  52. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

  53. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0113

  54. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0113

  55. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0113

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