State • Utah

HB 137: Violent Crime Clearance Rate Amendments

Tyler ClancyEnacted

HB 137 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Here is the simple version: **"This bill aims to help police solve more violent crimes. It is currently being debated by lawmakers in the House."**

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • potential job stability in law enforcement

Risks

  • implies new state appropriations and budget adjustments

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • aims to improve violent crime resolution rates
  • potential for increased community safety

Risks

  • unclear oversight mechanisms for investigative performance
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based on high-level abstract only

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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