HB279 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Higher Education Code Amendments.

What is the status of HB279?

Signed into law as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 19, 2026).

Peterson, Val L. (R, 56), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB279?

On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0279.html

Utah legislation · 2026 General Session

Utah HB279: Higher Education Code Amendments

Q: What does HB279 do?

In its own words: An act or omission regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (b) "Proceeds" includes any property of any kind without reduction for expenses incurred in the acquisition, maintenance, or production of that property, or any other purpose regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (c) "Proceeds" is not limited to the net gain or profit realized from the offense that subjects the property to seizure. (19) (a) "Property" means all property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible. (b) "Property" does not include contraband. (20) "Prosecuting attorney" means: (a) the attorney g.

Status: Signed into law, March 19, 2026

This bill modifies sections of code related to institutions of higher education.

What the bill says

An act or omission regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (b) "Proceeds" includes any property of any kind without reduction for expenses incurred in the acquisition, maintenance, or production of that property, or any other purpose regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (c) "Proceeds" is not limited to the net gain or profit realized from the offense that subjects the property to seizure. (19) (a) "Property" means all property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible. (b) "Property" does not include contraband. (20) "Prosecuting attorney" means: (a) the attorney g.

From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:

an act or omission regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (b) "Proceeds" includes any property of any kind without reduction for expenses incurred in the acquisition, maintenance, or production of that property, or any other purpose regarding property under Subsection (18)(a)(i) . (c) "Proceeds" is not limited to the net gain or profit realized from the offense that subjects the property to seizure. (19) (a) "Property" means all property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible. (b) "Property" does not include contraband. (20) "Prosecuting attorney" means: (a) the attorney general and an assistant attorney general; (b) a district attorney or deputy district attorney; (c) a county attorney or assistant county attorney; and (d) an attorney authorized to commence an action on behalf of the state. (21) "Public interest use" means a: (a) use by a government agency as determined by the legislative body of the agency's jurisdiction; or (b) donation of the property to a nonprofit charity registered with the state. (22) "Real property" means land, including any building, fixture, improvement, appurtenance, structure, or other development that is affixed permanently to land. (23) (a) "Seized property" means property seized by a peace officer or agency in accordance with Section 77-11a-201 . (b) "Seized property" includes property that the agency seeks to forfeit under Chapter 11b, Forfeiture of Seized Property. Section …

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Utah HB279: Higher Education Code Amendments

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