HJR12 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units.

What is the status of HJR12?

Passed both chambers as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: House/ to Lieutenant Governor (March 17, 2026).

Peck, Nicholeen P. (R, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HJR12?

On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HJR012.html

Utah legislation · 2026 General Session

Utah HJR12: Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units

Q: What does HJR12 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution per JR4-5-104) 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Nicholeen P. Peck LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution promotes strengthening families. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - highlights the contributions made and benefits from stable family relationships; - promotes the Success Sequence to teach students how to create strong family units; and - encourages policies creating family stability and a strong foundation for Utah children. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None.

Status: Passed both chambers, March 17, 2026

This resolution promotes strengthening families.

What the bill says

A joint resolution per JR4-5-104) 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Nicholeen P. Peck LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution promotes strengthening families. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - highlights the contributions made and benefits from stable family relationships; - promotes the Success Sequence to teach students how to create strong family units; and - encourages policies creating family stability and a strong foundation for Utah children. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None.

From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:

a joint resolution per JR4-5-104) 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Nicholeen P. Peck LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution promotes strengthening families. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - highlights the contributions made and benefits from stable family relationships; - promotes the Success Sequence to teach students how to create strong family units; and - encourages policies creating family stability and a strong foundation for Utah children. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah: WHEREAS, marriage and stable family relationships provide significant social, emotional, and economic benefits to children, adults, and communities; WHEREAS, strong families contribute to reduced poverty, improved educational outcomes, healthier communities, and long-term economic stability; WHEREAS, Utah has historically maintained strong marriage and family formation rates, which have contributed to the state's prosperity and community cohesion; WHEREAS, recent demographic trends indicate declining marriage rates, delayed family formation, and declining fertility rates both nationally and within Utah; WHEREAS, many young adults express a desire for marriage and children but report economic, cultural, technological, and social barriers that influence family decisions; WHEREAS, policymakers benefit from accurate and coordinated information regarding the economic, cultural, and social conditions that affect marriage and family formation; WHEREAS, strengthening families is a shared public interest that respects …

Utah HJR12: Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units

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