Utah HCR3: Concurrent Resolution Supporting Rugby League in Utah

What the bill says

From the introduced text, December 29, 2025:

0 Concurrent Resolution Supporting Rugby League in Utah 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Lisa Shepherd Senate Sponsor: LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution supports Rugby League in Utah. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - supports growth of Rugby League in Utah; and - encourages public and private stakeholders to introduce and expand access to Rugby League in Utah. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, Rugby League is a dynamic, inclusive, and growing international sport that promotes athleticism, teamwork, community engagement, and cultural exchange; WHEREAS, Utah is home of the USA Rugby League Commission and the most Rugby League Teams in the United States; WHEREAS, Rugby League is distinct from other codes of rugby and has a rich history of development and competition, with global popularity in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; WHEREAS, Utah has a growing and diverse population with an increasing interest in a variety of sports and recreational opportunities, including Rugby League; WHEREAS, Utah is home to youth, amateur, and semi-professional rugby organizations and clubs that provide positive outlets for young people, encourage physical activity, and build community cohesion; WHEREAS, supporting Rugby League in Utah aligns with the state's goal to become "The …

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Sponsors

• Lisa Shepherd (R, 61) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: House/ filed
2. March 6, 2026: House/ strike enacting clause
3. January 20, 2026: House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
4. January 14, 2026: House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
5. January 14, 2026: House/ received bill from Legislative Research
6. January 12, 2026: LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HCR003
7. January 12, 2026: LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HCR003
8. December 29, 2025: LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HCR003
9. December 29, 2025: LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HCR003
10. December 29, 2025: Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

Common questions

What is HCR3?

HCR3 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Concurrent Resolution Supporting Rugby League in Utah.

What does HCR3 do?

This resolution supports Rugby League in Utah.

What is the status of HCR3?

Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House/ filed (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR3?

Lisa Shepherd (R, 61).

Where is the official record for HCR3?

On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR003.html