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StateUtahEnacted
HB 134: Offender Transfer Amendments
Cheryl Acton
HB 134 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 134 modifies the legal and administrative rules governing the transfer of offenders between various correctional facilities and jails within the state of Utah.
Who is affected
The primary entities affected include the Utah Department of Corrections, law enforcement agencies managing custody, and the incarcerated population subject to transfer.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill establishes new or updated standards for prisoner transfer procedures.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
The bill aims to refine the logistics and administration of prisoner movement between correctional institutions.
Risks and tradeoffs
There is limited transparency regarding the specific criteria or safety considerations being applied to the updated transfer protocols.
What is still unknown
The precise impact on the safety of inmates during transit, the fiscal impact on the Department of Corrections, and the extent to which these rules diverge from prior standards are unknown.
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OpenStates
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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