336-3-3070Legislator Autonomy Amendments2026 GENERAL SESSIONSTATE OF UTAHChief Sponsor: Matt MacPhersonSenate Sponsor: LONG TITLEGeneral Description:This bill enacts provisions related to legislator activities.Highlighted Provisions:This bill:provides that a legislator may introduce and vote on legislation according to the legislator's own judgment and conscience.Money Appropriated in this Bill:NoneOther Special Clauses:NoneUtah Code Sections Affected:ENACTS:36-3-307, Utah Code Annotated 1953Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

Section 1. Section 36-3-307 is enacted to read:36-3-307. Legislator autonomy.(1)Each sitting legislator is free to perform the following legislative activities according to the legislator's own judgment and conscience:(a)introducing or refraining from introducing any legislation, including legislation that enacts, repeals, or amends a provision of the Utah Code or uncodified law; and(b)voting for or against, or refraining from voting on, any legislation.(2)The provisions of this section are subject to legislative rules.

Section 2. Effective Date.This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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