Ryan D. Wilcox

• H.B. 44 School Security Personnel Standards · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Says the bill is the same as HB 42, which passed on cybersecurity standards, and that these are the same bills already handled.

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  I would thank you. Um, representatives, this is uh, literally HB 42 which we passed on cybersecurity standards and HB 44. Um, that's it. That's the same bills we've done. Thank You. Thank you Representative

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• S.J.R. 11 Joint Resolution Recognizing National Blood Donor Month · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Wilcox says the bill did not receive a House hearing and moves to circle it.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. This bill did not receive a, uh, house hearing, so I move to circle.

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• S.J.R. 11 Joint Resolution Recognizing National Blood Donor Month · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Presents the resolution, noting a severe national blood shortage, the Red Cross's request for donations, and Utah's share of the nation's blood supply.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. This, uh, short resolution, um, highlights the fact that we're facing a severe blood shortage in the, in the United States of America. American Red Cross is requesting, uh, reminding us that every two seconds, only 3% of eligible Americans donate blood. Um, we've got about 40% of the NA nation's blood yet originates here in Utah and asks us to recognize that effort and highlight for our constituents why blood donation matters when the emergency. That's all that matters, especially if it's not there. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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• S.B. 184 Justice System Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explained that the substitute codifies the existing practice of municipalities contracting with outside attorneys for prosecution services.

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  I would. The second substitute addresses the discrepancy between municipalities and counties wherein we contract with an outside attorney to provide prosecution services with the municipality. That already happens. It's just not codified that they're allowed to do it. So we're taking care of it.

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• S.B. 184 Justice System Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explains that the second substitute addresses municipalities contracting with outside attorneys for prosecution services, which already happens and would now be codified.

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  I would. The second substitute addresses the discrepancy between municipalities and counties wherein we contract with an outside attorney to provide prosecution services with the municipality. That already happens. It's just not codified that they're allowed to do it. So we're taking care of it.

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• S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Asks the sponsor to yield for a question about whether the bill would prohibit club discussion of philosophy.

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  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The sponsor yield, do a question. Representative Hall, will you yield to a question?

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• S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Asks whether the bill would prohibit a club focused on philosophy or great philosophers.

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  Mr. Speaker, I just wanna make sure I understand in light of the questions that were just asked, um, would this necessarily necessarily prohibit any discussion or a club focused on philosophy or the great philosophers that we've, that were mentioned perhaps?

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• S.B. 184 Justice System Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Said the substitute also lets prosecutors and defendants agree to reduce a charge by one level when the defendant provides evidence leading to a conviction on another crime.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. Uh, SB 180 4, in addition to what I just talked about, allows us to, uh, negotiate to, to reduce a charge by one level. If and when that person is willing to provide evidence that leads to a conviction on another crime, which is, again, a common practice. We're making sure that that's explicitly authorized, that allows us to apprehend criminals, um, and bring them to justice for both when both the prosecutor and the defense agree.

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• S.B. 184 Justice System Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Explains that the bill allows a charge to be reduced by one level, when the prosecutor and defendant both agree, if the person provides evidence leading to a conviction on another crime.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker. Uh, SB 180 4, in addition to what I just talked about, allows us to, uh, negotiate to, to reduce a charge by one level. If and when that person is willing to provide evidence that leads to a conviction on another crime, which is, again, a common practice. We're making sure that that's explicitly authorized, that allows us to apprehend criminals, um, and bring them to justice for both when both the prosecutor and the defense agree.

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• S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Asks the sponsor to yield for a follow-up question.

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  Not prohibit discussion to that, Mr. Speaker will sponsor yield to a follow up question. Representative Hall, will you yield to a follow up question?

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• S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Asks whether any restriction would apply to studying religious texts in high schools or secondary schools.

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  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Mr. Speaker, would there, would there be any would restriction whatsoever, even in perhaps, uh, a religious context if somebody were to study religious text, is part of this conversation for our high schools or our secondary schools?

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• S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026

  Speaks in favor of the bill, citing concerns about boys' academic outcomes and saying the goal is inclusion and opportunity for all students.

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  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I speak in favor of this bill. I think this has been thought through a bit. Um, I am, I'm quite concerned of the lines that we're drawing, especially at the younger level, but I also am very familiar with, uh, with some of our rates right now in higher education. We are, uh, our girls are actually doing much better than our boys. I don't know if you've looked at that. Uh, both in graduation rates, attendance rates, even at admission to law school and medical school. Um, boys are in trouble. And, uh, I am at this point, I'd be much more comfortable with, uh, you know, kids who code, for example, …

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• S.B. 229 State Employee Benefits Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Supports the substitute, saying it gives state employees the choice between the current and new benefit packages.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker representative. This is why, uh, willing to bring that back. I'm, I'm grateful for the work that's gone into this. I've looked at it closely, uh, over the night and it is hard to reconcile something with someone who's already been hired and then to change, change the rules while they're there. That, uh, this proposal gives us a chance to frankly choose what I would choose where I could become an employee today. Having worked in the private sector as well, I've done that most of my career. I've been in that position where this is far better to get the payout. I'm not one of those guys that uses my vacation all the time. …

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• S.B. 229 State Employee Benefits Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Supports the substitute, saying it gives employees the chance to choose their benefits and that he would choose the option himself.

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  Thank you Mr. Speaker representative. This is why, uh, willing to bring that back. I'm, I'm grateful for the work that's gone into this. I've looked at it closely, uh, over the night and it is hard to reconcile something with someone who's already been hired and then to change, change the rules while they're there. That, uh, this proposal gives us a chance to frankly choose what I would choose where I could become an employee today. Having worked in the private sector as well, I've done that most of my career. I've been in that position where this is far better to get the payout. I'm not one of those guys that uses my vacation all the time. …

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• S.B. 123 Privacy and Cybersecurity Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026

  Wilcox said the amendment clarifies that cybersecurity standards for government and local education entities align with the Center for Internet Security controls, which resolved a conflict.

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  I would. Mr. Speaker, this is the amendment we were waiting for. Um, it clarifies that are the cybersecurity standards and best practices for government entities and local education entities are in alignment with the controls published by the Center for Internet Security. And that, uh, is what resolved the conflict.

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How they voted

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Bills they sponsored

• H.B. 24 Criminal Penalty Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 39 Prison and Jail Standards Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 42 School Cybersecurity Amendments · House/ received from Senate
• H.B. 43 School Security Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 44 School Security Personnel Standards · Governor Signed
• H.B. 49 Law Enforcement Salary Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 72 Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 104 State Holiday Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 116 Criminal Fines Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 163 Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 220 Public Safety Data Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 221 Coercion Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 338 First Responder Health Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 353 Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 402 EMS Controlled Substance Licensing Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 433 Professional Licensing Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 454 Public Assistance Fraud Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 538 Legislative Session Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 558 Elections Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 559 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Amendments · Governor Signed
• H.B. 605 Peace Officer Disclosure Amendments · Did not pass
• H.B. 606 Surveillance and Investigatory Technology Amendments · Did not pass
• H.C.R. 12 Concurrent Resolution Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence · Governor Signed
• H.J.R. 17 Joint Rules Resolution - Legislative Expenditures Amendments · Did not pass
• H.J.R. 22 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Legislative Session · Did not pass
• H.J.R. 23 Joint Rules Resolution - Policy Development and Impact · Did not pass

Carried in the House as floor sponsor

• S.B. 13 Statutorily Required Reports and Presentations Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 18 Criminal Offense Modifications · Governor Signed
• S.B. 19 Digital Evidence Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 30 Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Smuggling Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 32 Child Abuse Homicide Corrections · Governor Signed
• S.B. 51 School Safety Modifications · Governor Signed
• S.B. 67 Law Enforcement Quota Amendments · Did not pass
• S.B. 80 Physician Practice Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 123 Privacy and Cybersecurity Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 125 Theft Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 184 Justice System Amendments · Governor Signed
• S.B. 200 Impounded Vehicle Amendments · Did not pass
• S.B. 322 Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox · Did not pass
• S.C.R. 2 Concurrent Resolution Concerning Remembrances of the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks · Governor Signed
• S.J.R. 11 Joint Resolution Recognizing National Blood Donor Month · Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor

About

In office since

Served 2008-2014, January 1, 2021

Counties

Weber

Profession

Community Relations

Education

Weber State University

Honors and awards

None listed in their official profile.

Committees

• Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
• House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee
• House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
• House Rules Committee
• Business and Labor Interim Committee
• Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
• Legislative Process Committee

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