Utah · HB 197

School Materials Amendments

FailedThe bill did not pass — it was voted down or expired without action.

Would have expanded Utah HB 29 (Sensitive Materials in Schools) by requiring automated filters in school databases and online content, immediate bans upon "plausible" complaints, and allowing guardians to sue schools and vendors. Expanded the statewide removal threshold mechanism. FAILED — did not pass 2026 session.

Introduced

Jan 22, 2026

Sponsors (1)

Nicholeen P. Peck

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Legislative Timeline

January 22, 2026

Introduced in House

February 20, 2026

Received in Senate, awaiting introduction

February 20, 2026

Passed House 3rd reading 47-17

March 13, 2026

Did not pass (session ended without Senate action)

Sources

LegiScan
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Utah State Legislaturearchived
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ACLU of Utaharchived
ACLU opposition to HB 197 as expansion of HB 29

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