Stephanie Gricius

• S.B. 257 Domestic Relations Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Presents S.B. 257, which standardizes the definition of parent in the code, adds a disclaimer that online marriages may not be recognized in some foreign countries, automatically adjusts child support when parental rights are terminated, and sets parent-time make-up provisions when DCFS is involved.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker ProAm. So this bill does several things in relation to the family law section of code. Um, these changes were all done in co in coordination with the family law section of the bar, but it does things such as standardize the definition of parent throughout the code. We know what apparent is, but apparently we define it differently in different places. So this just creates consistency. Um, it, it does a few other things. So for example, some counties do online marriages, however, those are not always recognized in some foreign countries. So it adds a disclaimer saying that we'll still marry you online, but it may not be recognized in your home country. Um, …

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• S.B. 326 School Board Election Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explained that the bill lets school board presidents and vice presidents serve an initial one- or three-year term to get terms back on schedule after a recent school district split.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. Hopefully that was enough time for all of you to read the seven lines that are being changed in this bill. So basically in our code, um, school board presidents, vice presidents serve for a term of two years with a recent school district split. Some of the timelines got a little wonky, so this just now allows for an initial either one or three year term to get things back on schedule.

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• S.B. 296 Student Consent Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Moves House Amendment two on the bill.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. I would move amendment two in my name House Amendment two

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• S.B. 296 Student Consent Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explains the amendment removes the bona fide educational purpose requirement, adds FERPA compliance language, and includes a parent when a student is under 18.

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  It removes the requirement for it to be a bonafide educational purpose. Adds language about ferpa just to make sure we're in compliance there and adds the inclusion of a parent if a student is under 18.

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• S.B. 296 Student Consent Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explains that the bill makes educational data, including transcripts, enrollment and course history, and academic credentials, owned by the student, who may request its disclosure.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. So this bill has to do with educational data, which we define as transcript data, enrollment history, course history, and academic credentials. Now, when a student is going through their education, including their higher education, you would think that all of this information would naturally be available. Turns out it's not always. So basically what this bill is saying is the student is the one who owns that data. Again, this is your transcript history, your credits, what classes you've been enrolled in. All things that students should naturally have access to. Um, and for disclosure purposes, if a student asks for those things to be disclosed, they would need to be disclosed because again, the …

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• S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Moves to adopt the first substitute and explains it removes one section of code that was unnecessary because of cross-references.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker ProAm. Motion. Motion to adopt. First substitute. The motion is to adopt. First substitute. That's in order. We'd like to speak to it. Yeah. We're pulling out one section of code that was unnecessary because of how all of the cross-references work and we just thought it was a better way to do it.

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• S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Says the amendment removes one section of code that is unnecessary because of how the cross-references work, and that it is a better way to do it.

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  We'd like to speak to it. Yeah. We're pulling out one section of code that was unnecessary because of how all of the cross-references work and we just thought it was a better way to do it.

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• S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Says the bill adds animal crushing to the definition of obscene, notes such materials are linked to conduct described by law enforcement, and says she will answer few questions.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker ProAm. So this bill adds animal crushing to the definition of obscene. Um, I, in order to keep things appropriate, I don't want to go into too much detail, but animal crushing materials are typically found in conjunction with CS A they involve regularly. So I'm told by law enforcement, stilettos and baby animals and the death of said animals. Um, for pleasure purposes. With that Mr. Speaker, I really don't want to answer any questions, but I will try.

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• S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Says the bill adds animal crushing to the definition of obscene material, reports that law enforcement has described such materials, and says they do not want to go into more detail.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker ProAm. So this bill adds animal crushing to the definition of obscene. Um, I, in order to keep things appropriate, I don't want to go into too much detail, but animal crushing materials are typically found in conjunction with CS A they involve regularly. So I'm told by law enforcement, stilettos and baby animals and the death of said animals. Um, for pleasure purposes. With that Mr. Speaker, I really don't want to answer any questions, but I will try.

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• S.B. 288 Medicaid Provider Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Supports increasing provider rates; said the amendment adds review of department rules by the Rules Review and Oversight Committee and a report to the Social Services Interim Committee on how funds were used.

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  Yeah. Um, I really appreciate what the good sponsors on this bill are doing. Um, we know from history that we really do need to increase those provider rates. However, there have been some concerns expressed around the quality control measures. This just says after the department makes those rules, that they will be reviewed by our rules Review and oversight committee. And it also adds some language that says there will be a report back to the Social Services Interim committee, um, on how those funds were actually used. So whether it goes directly to provider rates, how much of it stalls at administration? We know the purpose of this is to push this all down to the providers, …

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• S.B. 122 HOA Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Asks what types of HOA disputes would be referred to the ombudsman and what that process looks like currently.

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  Thank you. Mr. Speaker. I am wondering what types of homeowners association disputes would be referred to the Ombudsman's office and what that process looks like Currently.

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• S.B. 122 HOA Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Asks what kinds of disputes the ombudsman handles, such as shed placement, grass length, or exterior paint, and what enforcement looks like after an ombudsman decision.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. After my, the last time I spoke on the floor, I'm not interested in hard questions either. Um, I, I guess I'm wondering is would these types of disputes be like if I wanted to put a shed in my backyard or if my grass was too long or if they're more limited in scope to add-ons to my house or what color to paint my garage? I'm just trying to figure out what types of disputes these typically are. And then after an ombudsman makes a decision, what does the enforcement look like?

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• S.B. 122 HOA Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Asks what happens if an HOA ignores an ombudsman's ruling and whether it goes to court.

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  Um, if an HOA ignores an ombudsman's ruling, does it go to the court or what would happen after that?

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• S.B. 124 Child Welfare Modifications · House floor debate (day 43) · Mar 4, 2026

  Opposes the bill, saying it would not solve the problem, that warrants should rest on evidence rather than allegations, and that it goes too far on parental rights.

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  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a very sensitive issue. There have been some specific, very tragic cases that have been referenced, so I do wanna be very sensitive in my comments. Okay. There are absolutely problems with putting eyes on children. There are absolutely parents who should never be parents and should not have their children, but there are more parents that should, and I, I am concerned with this. I do not believe that this would necessarily solve the problem. In some of the cases that have been referenced, some of these cases had DCFS involvement over years. Some of these cases had DCFS place a child with the abuser. So this wasn't necessarily a lack of awareness, …

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• S.B. 124 Child Welfare Modifications · House floor debate (day 43) · Mar 4, 2026

  Opposes the substitute, saying DCFS involvement in some cited cases was not a lack of awareness, that warrants should rest on evidence rather than allegations, and that the bill goes too far on parental rights.

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  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a very sensitive issue. There have been some specific, very tragic cases that have been referenced, so I do wanna be very sensitive in my comments. Okay. There are absolutely problems with putting eyes on children. There are absolutely parents who should never be parents and should not have their children, but there are more parents that should, and I, I am concerned with this. I do not believe that this would necessarily solve the problem. In some of the cases that have been referenced, some of these cases had DCFS involvement over years. Some of these cases had DCFS place a child with the abuser. So this wasn't necessarily a lack of awareness, …

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How they voted

Their full voting record, attendance, and party-line score are still being compiled from the official roll calls. Each bill page shows their vote on that bill.

Bills they sponsored

• H.B. 11 Dyed Diesel Fuel Search Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 62 Road Jurisdiction Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 141 International Money Transmission Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 164 Health Care Patient Reporting to the Division of Professional Licensing · Governor Vetoed
• H.B. 378 Fugitive Dust Mitigation Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 436 Moderate Income Housing Infrastructure Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 512 Land Surveyors Licensing Amendments · Governor Signed

Carried in the House as floor sponsor

• S.B. 29 Child Care Advisory Committee Amendments · Did not pass
• S.B. 35 Amendments to Interdisciplinary Parental Representation Pilot Program · Governor Signed
• S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 99 Emergency Reporting Offense Amendments · Did not pass
• S.B. 103 Driver License Amendments for Unhoused Individuals · Did not pass
• S.B. 160 Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 215 Eviction Record Amendments · Did not pass
• S.B. 257 Domestic Relations Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 296 Student Consent Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 326 School Board Election Modifications · Governor Signed

About

In office since

January 1, 2023

Counties

Utah

Profession

Entrepreneur

Affiliations

Former member of the Eagle Mountain City Council

Honors and awards

None listed in their official profile.

Committees

• Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee
• House Health and Human Services Committee
• House Judiciary Committee
• Health and Human Services Interim Committee
• Judiciary Interim Committee

Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.