H.B. 299 School Response to Sexual Offense

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The bill defines the terms arrest, charge, and adjudication in the state school code on responding to sexual offenses. It clarifies when a school district may create safety plans for a student who is an alleged victim or an alleged perpetrator.

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Every vote

• 12 yes, 0 no, 3 absentHouse Education Committee: vote to approve it · Jan 27, 2026Who voted how
• 66 yes, 2 no, 7 absentFinal House vote · Feb 9, 2026Who voted how
• 5 yes, 0 no, 4 absentSenate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 17, 2026Who voted how
• 27 yes, 0 no, 2 absentFirst of two Senate votes · Feb 19, 2026Who voted how
• 24 yes, 0 no, 5 absentFinal Senate vote · Feb 20, 2026Who voted how

Hearings and debates

• Jan 27, 2026 House Education Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (28 turns)

  1. Chair Defay (presiding)2:33:50

     Thank you, representative. All right, one final bill. We have House Bill 2 99, Representative Matthews School response to sexual offense.

  2. Rep. Ashlee Matthews2:34:01

     All right, thank you Madam Chair and Committee. Um, well, if you feel like you are having deja vu reading through the section of code, you're not imagining things, we were just fiddling around in this area last year with, um, our bill regarding reintegration, um, of students. Um, oh, and I do, hi Ben. I also have Superintendent Ley here too to answer any, uh, specific questions if anybody, he's my phone a friend. Um, but, uh, basically what this bill does is this takes, um, similar language that we had put into the, to the violent crimes section, um, in, in the other section of code for instances where the LEA were to be, um, stepping in and kind of, um, inserting themselves in, in the, um, response to, to those offenses that were happening at school. And just, uh, giving them a little bit more clarification of when it's appropriate to do so. Um, just committed is kind of an ambiguous term, and so just, um, giving specific and clarifying examples we thought would be appropriate and helpful. So that is it unless anybody has any questions. Alright.

  3. Chair Defay (presiding)2:35:21

     Thank you to the committee for questions, Representative MacPherson.

  4. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:35:25

     Thank you, Madam Chair. And just quickly on the arrest, uh, code section that's listed here, uh, for students 18 years of older, does that affect in any way the change it was made to the law when it comes to these sexual type crimes with students that are 18 but still in high school versus those that are graduated, so to speak? Are you familiar with that code section? You'll Have to forgive me because this is not my area of expertise. Um, but from my understanding and my inter interpretation in working with the attorney, um, that students that are 18 years old, technically adults, but still in high school are, are still subject to this code, um, according to the amendments that they've made. Okay. And, um, and then I guess the, the follow up question to that is, do we, do we currently not have policies on reporting when these, um, types of, uh, criminal activities are happening right now? Or at least no, no requirements from the state board level that LEAs do any disclosures?

  5. Rep. Ashlee Matthews2:36:34

     So my, and again, I may have to phone a friend for, to speak on behalf of the school districts, but, um, the understanding that we had was just the existing code just says, when a student has committed a serious offense or sexual crime, that's open to interpretation, so to speak. Um, depending on who you are and, and who the student is and, and what the patterns of behavior have been, it's it, so just by being very clear and very direct in saying you've been arrested, charged with, or adjudicated a that adjudicated thank you, uh, in courts for committing these crimes, then that kind of sets clear set framework for when it is appropriate, when it reaches the level that the district, um, needs to be involved instead of being handled at the school level. Follow up.

  6. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:37:26

     Yep. Thank you. Um, so is this a, a change then from committed, which is obviously maybe not as clear, but by including charged or arrested, is there any concern that we're, um, you know, like right now we don't release mugshots for people that are arrested for crimes anymore?

  7. Rep. Ashlee Matthews2:37:46

     Mm-hmm. There's, there's obviously some protections in place, innocent until proven guilty.

  8. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:37:51

     Is there any concerns that this goes beyond the original scope of, um, reporting or disclosure requirements when it comes to, uh, you know, cases that haven't been adjudicated?

  9. Rep. Ashlee Matthews2:38:05

     You know, I, we're still new to the answer to that, but I think Thank

  10. Chair Defay (presiding)2:38:08

      You. It looks like you have a friend here. You can help answer the question.

  11. Benjamin Horsley, Superintendent, Granite School District2:38:12

      Madam Chair, would it be okay if

  12. Chair Defay (presiding)2:38:13

      I responded to that? Yeah. Can You please state your name and who you're With,

  13. Benjamin Horsley, Superintendent, Granite School District2:38:15

      please? Yes. My name is Benjamin Horsley. I'm the superintendent of Granite School District. These are all excellent questions and, uh, they're basically building consistency in current state code to make sure it's aligned with other portions. So this is a victim's protection bill, to your point. Uh, currently if a student was in a situation where there was an allegation, uh, the school district couldn't necessarily create safety plans or take, um, an incident occurs off of school property. Right? Um, maybe even during the summer there's an allegation it's being investigated. The district can't necessarily, or the school can't take action on that situation using the term committed. Um, but now that there's an allegation, we can create safety plans for victims, we can separate class schedules, we can, uh, create no contract, uh, no contact orders, um, until the situation's resolved. So we're not indicting anybody unnecessarily here, we're just providing some additional protection and not having to wait until, um, somebody's actually convicted of a crime. I I appreciate that clarification. And if I could just ask one more follow up based on that then, um, so obviously I'm very interested in, in protecting victims in these cases, but also making sure that we're not violating a due process requirement. So do we, do we have a balance when it comes to this on those, um, when are any requirements right now in code or in rule, um, that, that has any sort of measures when it deals with false, false allegations where these types of actions have been taken and then it turns out to be false statements? Are there any remediation or, or, or process in place in code, or anything that has protections on the other side? That's an important piece and I'm glad you brought that up. I don't, there's not that I'm familiar with that. The, the reality is we would not want to, uh, subject anybody over an allegation to, we, we try to exercise discretion in these types of situations. Uh, several years ago there was an allegation of rape, uh, between teammates on a swim team and, uh, for the benefit of both individuals and their own safety, we separated them, uh, from the classes. Um, the alleged perpetrator eventually moved to another location because of other circumstances that, uh, caused his safety, uh, to be compromised. And, uh, we accommodated that because he had not been convicted of doing anything wrong at that point in time, but it was still under investigation and it was appropriate to, to provide them both with a safety plan. So we just work to pro protect both individuals so that they can continue their education until there's actually an out, an outcome and it's adjudicated.

  14. Chair Defay (presiding)2:40:51

      Okay. Thank you for that clarification. Alright. Thank you Representative Pucci.

  15. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:40:57speaker not certain

      I actually have not touched my button. I don't know what's going on with my mic. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to, okay.

  16. Chair Defay (presiding)2:41:05

      Are there any other questions from any other committee members? Seeing none, we'll go to the public for comment. Is anyone here to Alright, Go ahead. Superintendent Horsley.

  17. Benjamin Horsley, Superintendent, Granite School District2:41:17

      I would just like to say this is actually just codifying and clarifying and making it consistent with the reintegration portions that are already in statute. So it's just bringing the same terminology back to this part, uh, particular section of code, um, and making things consistent and we absolutely support it and appreciate, uh, the representative F efforts.

  18. Chair Defay (presiding)2:41:37

      Right. Thank you. I think I saw another hand back there. Oh, nope. Okay. Anyone online? Nope. Okay. None online. We'll go back to the committee, um, for ACT Oh, committee for Action. Are you, are you acting? Yeah. Oh, perfect. Representative MacPherson,

  19. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:41:57

      Uh, yeah, I, I'd like to go ahead and make a motion to favorably recommend HB 2 99. Um, I don't think we have a substitute or amendment here. No, no. Um, and if I can just speak very briefly mm-hmm. Um, I may have some lingering concerns that I would love to talk to you about. I think generally speaking, this is in the right place, but, um, and I don't know if it needs adjustment. I just wanna make sure that the state board already has rules adopted in place for protections in both cases. And, um, perhaps we can go over that. But otherwise I, I, I, I do think that, that this is something that should move forward. Thank you. Perfect.

  20. Chair Defay (presiding)2:42:35

      Thank you. Alright. Thank you to the bill sponsor. I'll wave. I appreciate the committee support. Thank you to the committee. All right. Seeing no comments, we will vote All those in favor?

  21. Unknown speaker2:42:50speaker not certain

      Oh, representative Libe, I'm sorry. I came to the party late. I'm one of those party Crashers. Um, maybe not though. I don't know Ashley, or sorry, Representative Matthews, could you share with me, um, I just pulled up the bill and tried to read through it really quickly. What is your bill doing really quickly?

  22. Rep. Ashlee Matthews2:43:16

      Two sentences. Uh, copying this section of code, what we put into code in the reintegration plans last year's.

  23. Chair Defay (presiding)2:43:28speaker not certain

      Okay. That is brief enough. Okay.

  24. Unknown speaker2:43:32speaker not certain

      I heard Representative MacPherson say he had some lingering concerns, which set off alarm bells, but, But I also favorably recommended. Okay. I missed that part. All right. I will talk to you hopefully before floor time about it if you could.

  25. Rep. Matt MacPherson2:43:47

      Perfect. Um, plan to have a conversation with me really quick so we can, um, look at this more in depth. Thank you.

  26. Chair Defay (presiding)2:43:54

      Alright, any other comments? Okay, now we will vote. Um, all those in favor of recommending House Bill 2 99 School response to sexual offense favorably say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? I roll that passes.

  27. Unknown speaker2:44:09speaker not certain

      Thank you representative. Thank you. Sorry for speaking. Out of turn, Madam Chair.

  28. Chair Defay (presiding)2:44:15

      Oh, I didn't go back to you. One final motion. What? Adjourn Order All those in favor say aye. Aye.

• Feb 5, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Clerk53:07

     for its consideration matter reading Clerk House Bill 2 99 School response to sexual offense by Representative Matthews. This bill was heard in education with the vote of 12 0 3.

  2. Speaker (presiding)53:20

     Representative Hayes, motion Circle. Thank you representative. That motion is in order. We'll go ahead and place that motion. Well.

  3. Rep. Hayes53:27

     Would you like to speak to that motion? I'll waive. Okay.

  4. Speaker (presiding)53:29

     We'll go ahead and place the motion. The motion before is the House circle HB 2 99. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Will that motion passes.

  5. Clerk53:37

     The bill has been circled. Med reading clerk

• Feb 9, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Unknown speaker16:16speaker not certain

     What? Uh, oh, sorry.

  2. Speaker (presiding)16:18

     HB 2 99. Thank you, Representative Matthews. The motion before us is the house encircle HB 2 99. Uh, discussion to that motion. Seeing none will go and place the motion. The motion before us the house encircle HB 2 99. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Rule that motion passes the bill. Bill's been encircled and before the body for its consideration. Back to your Representative Matthews.

  3. Rep. Ashlee Matthews16:43

     Thank you Mr. Speaker. Um, HB 2 99 just gives clarifying language to, um, to the existing statute and it allows the LEA to intervene and create safety plans for students, both the alleged perpetrator and the alleged victim, um, at any point along the process. So, um, the current language just states committed, which, um, so the procedures have not been applied, uh, as a standard across all school districts. So we just are hoping that by giving more clear and direct language that we can help, um, help the schools to step in earlier and, and help to keep our students safer.

  4. Speaker (presiding)17:21

     Thank you, Representative Matthews. Uh, discussion to, uh, the bill. Seeing none. Back to Representative Matthews for summation.

  5. Rep. Ashlee Matthews17:31

     We appreciate the support. Thank you.

  6. Speaker (presiding)17:32

     Thank you. Representative Matthews voting will now be open on HP 2 99. Seeing all present, having voted voting is now closed. HB 2 99 passes this body with 66 yes votes two no votes and will be sent to the Senate for its consideration.

• Feb 17, 2026 Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee▶ Watch
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  1. Committee chair (presiding)1:07:10

     We're gonna jump to that last time on the agenda. House Bill 2 99 school response to sexual offense Representative Matthews. Awesome.

  2. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:07:18

     Uh, thank you Mr. Chair and Committee. I have never presented in this committee. I don't think so. Excuse. We'll try to make memorable experience. Yeah. Um, I, sorry, I'm just getting my computer loaded up. Um, really quickly, this bill, basically what it does is it clarifies and makes it easier for, um, LEAs to create safety plans for students, um, at any point in the process when a sexual crime has, um, has allegedly been committed. So, um, right now the language just says committed when, when, when an incident has been committed, which is kind of open to interpretation. And so, um, by giving a more specific, um, specific language, we're, we're allowing those safety plans to be created while also allowing due process to move forward. So, um, I had a handout and I'll have to email that, I apologize. But that essentially, that's it. Just hoping to, um, to make it a little bit clearer for LEAs and, and create some uniformity in the application of the existing statute. Um, I like the bill, I like the clarification.

  3. Unknown committee member1:08:35speaker not certain

     So, good job on that. I'm just wondering, what, what do those safety plans typically look like?

  4. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:08:40

     Um, it'll depend on the instance and the school, but, uh, essentially, um, it can be anything from changing the class schedule so that the alleged perpetrator and the alleged victim don't have, you know, classes together. It could be, um, depending on the severity of the incident, it could be, um, removing one of the students, um, and putting them in a, um, like in an alternative school or doing online school or packets or something like that. It just, it really just varies, um, depending on the issue. And the student,

  5. Unknown committee member1:09:14speaker not certain

     The student removed would usually be the alleged perpetrator, correct? Not the victim,

  6. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:09:18

     Usually, yes. Yes. Yeah. Okay. All right.

  7. Committee chair (presiding)1:09:21

     Um, questions from the committee? Senator Baldy? Hi.

  8. Sen. Heidi Balderree1:09:28

     I know it was a three day weekend, and so I certainly didn't expect anyone to do any work over the weekend, but I did have some suggestions from my local school board president, who's the school board president of the largest district in the state. And so, um, she wanted to suggest some language amendments. Um, she liked the intent, but she was worried about how this could open districts to legal action and liability, particular with five oh fours and IEPs and concerns about dis uh, disability discrimination and civil rights violations. And so she had some language, uh, suggestions and I'll just share them with you. And they are in your email. And again, I know you'll probably get to that later today. Um, and this is what she said. She suggested that the state shall indemnify and hold harmless, a local education agency and its employees from civil liability for actions taken in good faith compliance with this section or policies adopted pursuant to this section. Um, she mentioned that there could also be concerns about sealed juvenile records. Uh, an LEA is presumed to be acting reasonably when decisions are made in reliance on information provided by a court law enforcement agency or school resource officer under this section. And then also, uh, possible FERPA issues, um, including the disclosure of probationary status or protective orders to an LEA or SRO under this section shall be deemed a permissible disclosure under FERPA and state confidentiality laws. And then in order to help with the IDA 5 0 4 issue, uh, an arrest or charge may trigger a safety assessment or placement review, but shall not alone constitute grounds for expulsion absent adjudication. And so, um, I would like to support the bill, and if I'm, I guess I would just ask if the, if as a sponsor you're willing to consider some of these changes. I, um, I, I, I'm not an attorney, so just bear with me, but, um, I think maybe there might be some misunderstanding and maybe it's on my part, but I, I feel like, um, her concerns are primarily with what would be happening before it gets to this point. Um, so in, in this bill, the only thing it would change is once the LEA has been notified, whether that's from the courts or, or the parents or whoever, um, that that is when this bill comes into play. So that's when the, the, the, the LEA steps in and creates the safety plans. But I, I feel like, um, the language that has been proposed is, is kind of farther up the stream, um, in the process. I, is there maybe is there an attorney that might be willing to help with that? But I, that's my understanding. So I, I don't disagree with, um, with some of the things that she's saying, but I don't know if it necessarily pertains to the change that we're making here. I think it might be a separate bill for something farther, farther earlier in the process, if that makes sense. Okay. I, I'd like to support your bill today, and, and if those concerns aren't resolved, then I may be a no later, but for today, I, I'll be a yes.

  9. Committee chair (presiding)1:12:53

     Okay. Thank you.

  10. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:12:55

      Mr. Chair? Yes. Senator Musselman. Did you, did you consult with, um, law enforcement bodies like, uh, CC j jj or other similar entities, uh, to, to help you craft this? So if, so I'm assuming they're here today, today to support the bill or no, um, not seeing it, maybe. Okay. So you did consult with ccc, JJ on the language.

  11. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:13:25

      We shared this, uh, with CCJJ, with the, um, with the Sexual Assault Victims Coalition and with, um, and with the superintendents of the state, yeah, they brought it to their meeting.

  12. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:13:40

      Okay. Alright, thank you. Yeah, so I, you know, I'm looking at, um, line 36 of the bill, which is existing language, and it talks about the conduct and discipline policies under sections 50 3G dash eight dash 2 0 2, which is not part of this bill. So all this bill is doing, this is not creating a new conduct of discipline, uh, requirement. All this bill is doing is adding three definitions, the of the words adjudication, arrest, and charge. And then also, uh, clarifying when a student has committed, um, the, a serious offense or sexual crime. The word committed is being replaced with arrested for, charged with, or adjudicated in the court. So all I see is this bill is providing literally four definitions. 'cause it's basically defining what committed means for an existing policy. And so I don't see Senator Baldry how that raises any of the issues in your email because the policy's already there. The definitions to accompany that policy would not be a FERPA violation. I, I, I don't understand, I don't know that the sender of your email understands this. Is, this is complimenting an existing policy. So I tend to agree with, with the sponsor, um, it's clarifying what's already in, in code. Is that how you see it Representative? Yes.

  13. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:15:02

      And, and that is the intent. So if there's, if I've missed something, I'm more than happy to, to make adjustments, but you're correct. We're, we're just hoping to give direction and, and definition, not necessarily change the process.

  14. Committee chair (presiding)1:15:16

      Okay. Thank you. Alright, let me ask, um, by a show of hands, if there's members of the public that would like to be heard on this bill. So raise 'em higher. I see three. Do we have anybody online? No. All right. I'm gonna accept three public comments. Start with Mr. Strong. He's gonna make a strong statement

  15. Daniel Strong, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice1:15:34

      for us this morning. Well, You may be disappointed. Uh, Dan Strong for CCJJ. Just since Mr. Senator Musselman. I just wanted to clarify. Um, we do plan to take a look at this bill and have the commission analyze it and vote on it. Um, we haven't done that yet. It'll be at our meeting this afternoon. So if there are any of these issues that have come up that we want to dive a little deeper into, we will, and we'll certainly get with the sponsor if we see anything that raises our, raises some concerns. But we just haven't done that yet. Our, our staff did consult a little bit on the language though.

  16. Committee chair (presiding)1:16:00

      Alright, thank you. Next.

  17. Marlesse Jones, Director, Victim Services Commission1:16:06

      Good morning, Mr. Chair. Marlis Jones. I'm the Director of the Victim Services Commission. We have reviewed this bill and we are in support of it. Uh, we appreciate the clarifications, um, and we think that, you know, just the intervention and then the support for all parties as appropriate to compliment the policy that's in place is a good thing. So we're in support.

  18. Pamela Vickrey, Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys1:16:25

      Thank you. Pamela Vickery with Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys. Um, we also are appreciative of this bill. I just wanted to suggest one thing. We did, um, reach out to Representative Matthews with some language about, my concern is, is that this is a very unique population. Young children who engage in problematic sexual behavior is a very, very unique population. And so we just asked that there be added something in there that the policy that the Utah State Board of Education has to draft be done in conjunction with someone who has expertise in that, in that population. Just

  19. Unknown speaker1:17:01speaker not certain

      One section, but in all due respect, this, this bill is defining four terms. It's not creating a new policy that has to be drafted. Correct. But it is creating, asking the State Board of Education to create a policy to deal with problematic sexual behavior. Correct. Where where does it do that? I don't see that. Oh, Sorry, I don't have it in front of Me. Defining four terms. I think that the requirement for the policy is already an existing code in section 50 3G dash eight dash two. This is just defining terms to go along with existing code.

  20. Unknown speaker1:17:32speaker not certain

      Yes. We just online. Sorry, I appre Thank you, representative. I'm sorry. No, you're fine. Thank you. Uh, Mr.

  21. Unknown committee member1:17:38speaker not certain

      Chair line 88 where it says, uh, with the circumstances of been arrested and charged with, um, Yeah, but, but each LAA shall adopt a policy is already existing code. This is, this is in lines 88 through 90. It's defining the term committed, but the policy requirement is an existing code. This isn't requiring a new policy. It's defining the word committed.

  22. Committee chair (presiding)1:18:04

      Okay. Thank you Senator. Thank You. Alright. We're gonna close the public hearing and bring it back to the Committee for action. Senator Brammer?

  23. Sen. Brady Brammer1:18:14

      Yeah, I would move that we recommend favorably HB 2 99.

  24. Committee chair (presiding)1:18:18

      We have a motion to favorably recommend the bill discussion to that motion. Seeing none. Uh, Representative Matthews, would you like to say, I Know I Appreciate your, I was gonna call you representative Ashley, and I knew that was wrong.

  25. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:18:31

      You know what, I've been called worse, so I'll Take it. Yeah. Senator

  26. Sen. Brady Brammer1:18:34

      Brammer? Yeah, Just real quick. Uh, the thing that I do like about this is before it had, uh, where they have committed, which, which could be interpreted as once they've been found guilty, then they can adopt a, a policy. And I like that this moves it up to where, you know, they still have all their rights as a defendant as to whether they're found guilty or not. But I like that we're protecting any potential victims, uh, you know, once they've been arrested for the crime or arrested, you know, for whatever the circumstance may be. And it just moves that up a little bit so that we can protect students. While there's a doubt, uh, because we have to wait until the end of the process before we can protect the potential victims, then I think we're, we're missing the boat on it. And so, uh, I really appreciate the bill. Thank you for bringing it. Thank

  27. Rep. Ashlee Matthews1:19:17speaker not certain

      You. Thank you.

  28. Committee chair (presiding)1:19:18

      All right. All in favor of the motion. Favorably recommend House Bill 2 99 to the floor of the Senate. Say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Charitable of that passes unanimously five to zero. Thank you. Thank you. Did have we had any other sponsors sneak in the room? No, not, oh, please come forward.

• Feb 19, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Sen. Keith Grover16:47

     Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Senator Vickers. This bill is pretty simple and it kind of lines out some common practice that needs to be put into code defines committed in order to remove the vague language and against application among some school districts. Uh, it also defines some terms. It allows schools to step in and create safety plans both for the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator while still allowing first due due process. It does not make any changes to existing policy as far as what happens when or if a school steps into create a safe to plan. It only defines when a school may step in. And this is supported by Granite School District and the U-C-A-S-A. That's the bill. Thank you for the presentation.

  2. Senate presiding officer (Sen. Evan J. Vickers)17:30

     Say no discussion to you for a motion. Senator.

  3. Unknown speaker17:34speaker not certain

     I call the question and ask that the bill be passed to the 13 calendar.

  4. Senate presiding officer (Sen. Evan J. Vickers)17:38

     Thank you. The question is, shall house bill 2 99 be read a third time roll call vote.

  5. Unknown speaker17:42speaker not certain

     Senator Vickers Spery Aye. Lewin Aye. Brammer bus? Aye. Colmore. Escamilla Fillmore Aye. Grover Aye. Harper Hankins Aye. Ipson Aye. Johnson. Aye. K. Juab. Aye. McKay, Mikel Milner Mussman Owens pitcher plum Rebe Aye. Sandal Aye. Stevenson Stratton Aye. Bickers Bickers Aye. Weiler Aye. Wilson. Aye. Winterton President Adams Aye.

  6. Senate presiding officer18:46

     House bill 2 99 Having received 27 a votes, zero nay votes two being absent. Shelby read a third time.

  7. Senate presiding officer18:56speaker not certain

     First substitute house bill two 14. First substitute house bill two 14, firearms liability amendments. Senator Hinkins.

• Feb 20, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Rep. Ashlee Matthews44:15

     Thank you. Just a reminder that this, um, puts in code some of the standard language that we need as far as when these situations happen in schools. It doesn't make any changes to existing policy as to what the school decide, how they decide to respond. But it does, it does define terms. It allows the school to, to step in and create safety plans, both for the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator and still allowing due process. And this is supported by U-C-A-S-A and the Granite School District. And that is the bill.

  2. Senate presiding officer44:42

     Thank you for the presentation. Senator. I don't see discussion. I'm going back to you for a motion.

  3. Sen. Keith Grover44:49

     I'd move that HB 2 99 pass.

  4. Senate presiding officer44:52

     Thank you. The question is, shall house bill 2 92 2 99 House bill two ninety nine pass. Roll call vote.

  5. Senate clerk44:59

     Senator Vickers Baldy Blue in Brammer bus Cullimore Escamilla Fillmore Aye. Grover Aye. Harper a Hankins Aye. Ipson Johnson Aye. Quan McKay? Aye. Mikel Aye. Milner Musselman Owens Aye. Pitcher Plum Rebi Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Weiler Wilson Winterton, president Adams

  6. Senate presiding officer45:47

     Aye. House Bill 2 99 Having received 24 yay votes, zero nay votes, five being absent passes, this body will be signed by the president. Return to the house for the signature of the speaker.