Utah SB38: Consumer Protection Modifications

What the bill says

An act or practice that violates this chapter, the division may investigate and otherwise act in accordance with Sections 13-2-5 13-2-106 and 13-2-6 13-2-107 and other provisions of this chapter. (2) (a) If the matter that the division subpoenas is located outside this state, the person subpoenaed may either make the matter available to the division at a convenient location within the state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the division or the division's representative to examine the matter at the place where the matter is located…

From the enrolled text, March 5, 2026:

an act or practice that violates this chapter, the division may investigate and otherwise act in accordance with Sections 13-2-5 13-2-106 and 13-2-6 13-2-107 and other provisions of this chapter. (2) (a) If the matter that the division subpoenas is located outside this state, the person subpoenaed may either make the matter available to the division at a convenient location within the state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the division or the division's representative to examine the matter at the place where the matter is located. (b) The division may designate representatives, including officials of the state in which the matter is located, to inspect the matter on the division's behalf, and may respond to similar requests from officials of other states. (3) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected, the division may apply to the court for an order compelling compliance. (4) In the event a witness asserts a privilege against self-incrimination, testimony and evidence from the witness may be compelled in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 22b, Grants of Immunity . Section 17. Section 13-11-17 is amended to read: 13-11-17 Effective 05/06/26 . Actions by the division. (1) The division may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to: (a) obtain …

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Sponsors

• Todd Weiler (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Matthews, Ashlee (D, 37)

Latest actions

1. March 17, 2026: Governor Signed
2. March 16, 2026: Senate/ to Governor
3. March 16, 2026: Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
4. March 5, 2026: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
5. March 5, 2026: Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
6. March 3, 2026: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
7. March 3, 2026: Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
8. February 27, 2026: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
9. February 27, 2026: Senate/ received from House
10. February 27, 2026: House/ to Senate

Votes

• Senate/ concurs with House amendment (February 27, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House/ passed 3rd reading (February 26, 2026): 46 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Comm - Substitute Recommendation (February 12, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 12, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension (January 21, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB38?

SB38 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Consumer Protection Modifications.

What does SB38 do?

In its own words: An act or practice that violates this chapter, the division may investigate and otherwise act in accordance with Sections 13-2-5 13-2-106 and 13-2-6 13-2-107 and other provisions of this chapter. (2) (a) If the matter that the division subpoenas is located outside this state, the person subpoenaed may either make the matter available to the division at a convenient location within the state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the division or the division's representative to examine the matter at the place where the matter is located…

What is the status of SB38?

Signed into law as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored SB38?

Todd Weiler (R, 8), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB38?

On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0038.html