Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateUtahEnacted
HB 123: Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registration Amendments
Cheryl Acton
HB 123 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the legal requirements for registration and reporting for individuals convicted of sex crimes, kidnapping, or child abuse.
Who is affected
Individuals convicted of specified offenses, law enforcement agencies managing offender registries, and the public.
Requirements and enforcement
Registrants must adhere to updated reporting and registration protocols as mandated by the amendments.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved accuracy, consistency, and efficacy in the administration of the criminal registry system.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased stigma, reintegration barriers for individuals, and concerns regarding due process in registration maintenance.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the reporting rule changes and whether they increase or decrease the duration or frequency of registration for different crime classes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Clearer statutory expectations for offenders
- Increased standardization of registry processes
- Potential for improved community safety monitoring
Risks
- Potential barriers to stable housing for registrants
- Increased stigma affecting employment opportunities
- Compliance burdens may hinder successful reintegration
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Strengthened law enforcement data integrity
- More consistent application of registration rules
- Clearly defined reporting obligations for offenders
Risks
- Potential for administrative overreach in data collection
- Lack of transparency regarding registry accuracy audits
- Risk of data accumulation without sufficient privacy oversight
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhanced capability for monitoring dangerous offenders
- Standardized public information for community safety
- Clearer protocols for emergency law enforcement response
Risks
- Potential for registry expansion to include lower-risk individuals
- Over-reliance on registries for safety at the expense of other tools
- Risk of false sense of security for the public
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract only; full text was not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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