Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HB182: Genetic Information Amendments
Status: Signed into law, March 17, 2026
This bill addresses the use of genetic sequencing tools and the storage of genetic sequencing data.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 3, 2026:
0 Genetic Information Amendments 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Walt Brooks Senate Sponsor: Keven J. Stratton LONG TITLE General Description: This bill addresses the use of genetic sequencing tools and the storage of genetic sequencing data. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: - defines terms; - prohibits the use of certain genetic sequencers and genetic sequencing software; - prescribes requirements and restrictions related to the storage of genetic sequencing data; - requires relevant entities to certify compliance with genetic sequencing requirements; - authorizes the attorney general to investigate alleged violations of genetic sequencing requirements, and initiate civil actions for those violations; and - provides protections for an employee who reports a suspected violation of genetic sequencing requirements to the attorney general. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: This bill provides a special effective date. Utah Code Sections Affected: ENACTS: 26B-2-244 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: Section 1. Section 26B-2-244 is enacted to read: 26B-2-244 . Genetic sequencing -- Storage of genetic information -- Enforcement. (1) As used in this section: (a) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. (b) "Domicile" means the country where: (i) a company is registered and headquartered; (ii) a company's affairs are primarily completed; or (iii) the majority of a company's ownership share is …
Sponsors
- Brooks, Walt (R, 75) · primary sponsor
- Keven Stratton (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Governor Signed
- : House/ to Governor
- : House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from House for Enrolling
- : House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
- : House/ received from Senate
- : Senate/ to House
Votes
- House/ concurs with Senate amendment (February 20, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (February 19, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 2nd reading (February 5, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation (February 3, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 3, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (January 29, 2026): 69 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Health Care Statistics, Health Care Facilities, Health Care, Health and Human Services, Health Care Professionals, Genetic Counselors, Labor and Employment
Common questions
- What is HB182?
- HB182 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Genetic Information Amendments.
- What does HB182 do?
- This bill addresses the use of genetic sequencing tools and the storage of genetic sequencing data.
- What is the status of HB182?
- Signed into law as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB182?
- Brooks, Walt (R, 75), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB182?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0182.html
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