Rep. Tyler Clancy

Maddy summaryHB 547 defines "transnational repression" as foreign government or terrorist organization actions targeting individuals in Utah (like threats, surveillance, or immigration coercion) to control their behavior. It requires Utah's public universities to inform international students about this repression and how to report it to law enforcement. The bill also adds criminal penalties for crimes committed under foreign government direction to influence a victim's actions. This directly affects international students and victims of foreign-directed crimes, creating new reporting mechanisms and legal consequences for specific offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 205 creates new pathways for substance use treatment within Utah's criminal justice system. It allows county jails to establish recovery housing pods for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders, requiring approval by local substance abuse authorities and structured treatment programs. The bill also restricts syringe exchange programs to only distributing syringes (not other drug paraphernalia) and prohibits exchanges in public parks. Additionally, it authorizes courts to implement structured treatment programs for drug offenses and issue geographic "off-limits" orders for individuals charged with drug crimes. These changes primarily affect jails, local health authorities, and courts managing drug-related cases.

Maddy summarySB 222 amends Utah's "Right to Try" law to expand access to investigational drugs. It removes the requirement that patients have a terminal illness, instead allowing individuals with serious conditions that pose significant risks compared to experimental treatments and limited conventional options to qualify. The bill updates definitions to clarify "eligible illness" and expands permissible medicinal dosage forms (e.g., adding transdermal and sublingual options). This change directly affects patients seeking experimental treatments who previously faced eligibility barriers due to non-terminal diagnoses. The law takes effect May 6, 2026, with no new funding required.

Maddy summarySB 225 amends Utah's Utah Inland Port Authority and State Fair Park Authority statutes to clarify boundary definitions and development processes. It allows the authority to define project areas using legal descriptions, parcel numbers, or other precise methods, and establishes procedures for adjusting these boundaries. The bill also modifies rules about using property tax differentials as business incentives within the authority's jurisdiction in capital cities. These changes aim to streamline project planning and boundary management without new funding.

Maddy summarySB 165 establishes Utah's "Raising Expectations through Accountability, Community, and Hope" initiative to support community coalitions working on education and economic outcomes. It creates two grant tracks: "partnership development" grants for communities to build plans (requiring criteria like rural location, low school graduation rates, or significant community disparities), and "implementation" grants for executing approved plans. The program requires coalitions - comprising nonprofits, local governments, schools, and community members - to develop detailed "mobility action plans" focused on measurable goals like improving graduation rates, postsecondary completion, or family income levels. Communities must track progress using defined "community indicators" (e.g., kindergarten readiness, high school graduation, housing stability, and self-sufficiency income rates). The bill sets up the program framework but does not appropriate funds for implementation.

Maddy summarySB 149 modifies licensing rules for private investigators and bail bond recovery licensees in Utah. It shifts oversight from the Department of Public Safety to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, renames the licensing board, and requires licensees to provide identification when on property. The bill adds new application requirements (including a test), changes "cancellation" to "suspension" of licenses, and mandates licensees to report registration changes. It also removes the board’s authority to investigate unauthorized activities and adds procedures for disciplinary actions, including automatic license suspension for supervisees if their supervisor’s license is suspended.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Utah's legislative ethics rules to update the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission's procedures. It removes term limits for commission members, requires affidavits from complainants, respondents, and witnesses in ethics cases, and clarifies the commission's authority to dismiss complaints or handle conflicts. The resolution also specifies how commission staff review complaints, strengthens subpoena powers, and ensures privacy for ethics records. These changes focus on procedural clarity and efficiency without altering funding or creating new financial obligations.

Maddy summarySJR 1 amends Utah's Rules of Evidence to allow courts to admit evidence of prior similar child molestation or sexual assault acts in criminal cases involving those specific offenses. It permits prosecutors to present evidence of past child molestation (including sexual exploitation of minors) or prior sexual assaults to show a defendant's propensity, provided they give the defendant reasonable notice before trial. This change directly affects defendants in criminal cases accused of child molestation (involving children under 14) or sexual assault. The amendment does not alter other evidence rules but specifies new procedures for disclosure and admissibility in these limited cases.

Maddy summaryHB 456, titled "Pesticide Amendments," restricts the use of specific pesticides near schools in Utah. It prohibits applying 10 listed chemicals - including glyphosate, atrazine, chlorpyrifos, and certain fluorinated substances - within 1,000 feet of any school boundary, defined as the school's property line or adjacent areas used for education. For pesticides not banned by the bill, applicators must post signs 72 hours before and after application within the 1,000-foot zone, excluding biopesticides and antimicrobials. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, and applies directly to pesticide users near elementary or secondary schools.

Maddy summaryHB 459 gives sexual assault victims more control over how their case is handled. Victims can choose to receive medical treatment without reporting to police, or opt for a "limited report" (sharing only basic details) instead of a full report. The bill creates "restricted kits" for evidence collection that can be stored without testing or tested only partially, while ensuring medical costs remain the same regardless of reporting choice. It also requires a tracking system for restricted kits and updates definitions of "sexual offense" and "medical examination" to align with these new procedures. This directly affects victims, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and forensic services in Utah.