HB 225 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Boundary Line Amendments

HB 225 requires sellers of unincorporated real property in Utah to provide a written disclosure statement to buyers before a property sale. This statement explains that the property's boundaries might be affected by legal claims like adverse possession (taking over land through long-term use), boundary by acquiescence (long-standing agreement), or established right-of-way access. Both the seller and buyer must sign this disclosure at the time of conveyance. The bill affects all property transactions in unincorporated areas (outside city limits) and takes effect May 6, 2026. It does not change existing property laws but mandates this specific disclosure to inform buyers about potential boundary risks.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Substitute #1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was rewritten to focus specifically on unincorporated real property instead of all real property. The new version adds a definition for 'unincorporated' and clarifies that the adverse possession disclosure requirement applies only to conveyances of this specific type of land. The core requirement for parties to sign a statement acknowledging potential boundary issues remains, but the scope is now more targeted.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from all real property to specifically unincorporated real property, and a new definition for 'unincorporated' was added to clarify applicability.

SCOPE

Changed the bill's focus from general real property conveyances to specifically unincorporated real property conveyances.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'unincorporated' by referencing Section 10-1-104 to clarify which properties the disclosure requirement applies to.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the disclosure requirement to apply only to conveyances of unincorporated real property, requiring parties to sign a statement acknowledging potential adverse possession, boundary by acquiescence, or right-of-way issues.

Removed the requirement for grantees to provide a mailing address for assessment and taxation purposes, as this was specific to the broader real property conveyance rules that no longer apply.

TECHNICAL

Changed the referenced Utah Code section from 57-3-105 to 57-1-49 to reflect the new scope of the legislation.

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Committee

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [House Rules Committee]

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Not Considered [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Committee

House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor