Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HCR11: Resolution Urging Healthy Activities in Schools
Status: Signed into law, March 19, 2026
This resolution encourages a public school to prioritize healthy eating education and physical activity.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:
5 Resolution Urging Healthy Activities in Schools 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Katy Hall Senate Sponsor: Keven J. Stratton LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution encourages a public school to prioritize healthy eating education and physical activity. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - acknowledges the importance of regular physical activity and healthy eating for children and adolescents; - recognizes that a public school plays an important role in: - creating lifelong habits in a student; and - exposing a student to certain healthy eating and exercise practices; - encourages a public school to prioritize physical activity; and - encourages an elementary school to take certain field trips. 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, regular physical activity strengthens physical health, supports mental well-being, and improves academic performance for students of all ages; WHEREAS, national health authorities recommend that children and adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day; WHEREAS, public schools influence lifelong habits by integrating movement, nutrition education, and experiential learning into the school environment; WHEREAS, Utah's agricultural community plays a vital role in food production, economic stability, and education about where food originates; WHEREAS, exposure to farming, food preparation, and healthy eating practices …
Sponsors
- Hall, Katy (R, 11) · 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
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (March 2, 2026): 29 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 24, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation (February 24, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (February 17, 2026): 69 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 12, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Education, Charter Schools, K-12 Education, Student Health and Safety, School Districts, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Resolutions, Legislative Operations
Common questions
- What is HCR11?
- HCR11 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Resolution Urging Healthy Activities in Schools.
- What does HCR11 do?
- This resolution encourages a public school to prioritize healthy eating education and physical activity.
- What is the status of HCR11?
- Signed into law as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR11?
- Hall, Katy (R, 11), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR11?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR011.html
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