Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HCR4: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Religious Freedom
Status: Signed into law, March 25, 2026
This resolution supports and encourages practices that exemplify religious freedom in public spaces.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, February 20, 2026:
0 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Religious Freedom 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Michael J. Petersen Senate Sponsor: Keven J. Stratton Cosponsor: Michael L. Kohler Calvin Roberts Tiara Auxier Jason B. Kyle Jake Sawyer Walt Brooks Leah Hansen Troy Shelley Jefferson S. Burton Karianne Lisonbee Lisa Shepherd Joseph Elison Anthony E. Loubet Rex P. Shipp Jon Hawkins A. Cory Maloy Christine F. Watkins Ken Ivory Nicholeen P. Peck Stephen L. Whyte LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution supports and encourages practices that exemplify religious freedom in public spaces. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - acknowledges the historical context that supports the inclusion of religion in government and education; - supports the right of public school students and teachers to openly express their faith; - encourages the accommodation of religious observances in government and community settings; - supports the protection of religious symbols in public spaces; and - encourages the fostering of respectful dialogue among diverse faith traditions. 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, the Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the …
Sponsors
- Petersen, Michael J. (R, 2) · primary sponsor
- Keven Stratton (R, 24)
- Tiara Auxier (R, 4)
- Brooks, Walt (R, 75)
- Burton, Jefferson S. (R, 64)
- Elison, Joseph (R, 72)
- Hawkins, Jon (R, 55)
- Ivory, Ken (R, 39)
- Kohler, Mike L. (R, 59)
- Kyle, Jason B. (R, 8)
- Hansen, Leah (R, 51)
- Karianne Lisonbee (R, 14)
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
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (February 19, 2026): 23 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 2nd reading (February 18, 2026): 22 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 12, 2026): 3 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (January 29, 2026): 70 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (January 26, 2026): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Government Operations (State Issues), Ethics, Cultural and Community Engagement
Common questions
- What is HCR4?
- HCR4 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Concurrent Resolution Regarding Religious Freedom.
- What does HCR4 do?
- This resolution supports and encourages practices that exemplify religious freedom in public spaces.
- What is the status of HCR4?
- Signed into law as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR4?
- Petersen, Michael J. (R, 2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR4?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR004.html
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