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2026 Utah Legislature Blog
Posted on 01/29/26
by Joe Hirabayashi
Utah's 2026 Legislative Session started on January 20, 2026.
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January 15, 2026
Representative Wilcox and Senator Brammer are leading the effort to combat cryptocurrency ATM fraud. HB 72 would implement daily transaction limits, fee limits, law enforcement training, and more. This bill was heard during the interim period and is a priority bill.
Status: Awaiting Committee Assignment
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This bill phases out the Circuit Breaker Homeowner Tax Credit in favor of the property tax deferral program. Homeowners with an income up to $60,000 could qualify for a 50% reduction in their property taxes each year. Homeowners with incomes up to $75,000 could have their property taxes frozen and would defer the excess each year. In both cases, the amount of property tax deferred each year would be due upon the sale of the residence. Additionally, the maximum credit amount for renters on the Circuit Breaker Renter Relief program would increase from $1,312 to $2,000.
Status: Passed out of Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee 1/28/26
This bill establishes a real estate transaction communication network designed to protect homebuyers from fraud. Appraisers, escrow practitioners, mortgage practitioners, real estate practitioners, and title commissioners would all be required to conduct real estate transactions within the newly created network. This would function similarly to how you communicate with your doctor.
Status: Awaiting Committee Assignment
Want to get involved with AARP during the 2026 legislative session? Contact Joe Hirabayashi at jhirabayashi@aarp.org for more details.
This page will be updated by AARP Utah's Advocacy Director Joe Hirabayashi, throughout the legislative session to ensure you know what's happening in Utah!
On behalf of our more than 237,000 members, AARP Utah is working to pass legislation and support policies that empower all Utahns to choose how they live as they age.
Your power bill will soon be going up - but not as much as originally proposed thanks in large part to our AARP Utah members!
AARP Utah believes you should keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
Providing care to a loved one can be mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. Policymakers should make finding and providing care easier for family caregivers and better incorporate and recognize family caregivers and their vital role as part of Utah’s long-term care network.
A recent AARP survey found aging in place is extremely important to 84% of Utahns 45 and older. Three in five of those surveyed say rising property taxes could impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.
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