Link to Utah 2025 General Session Bills Passed
During the 2025 General Session, the Utah Legislature introduced a record number of 959 bills and resolutions. Of these, 583 bills were passed and sent to Governor Cox for consideration. As of March 25th, 2025 Governor Cox has signed 200 of these bills into law and veto at least one, SB 296 on Judicial Amendment.
Real Impact Cedar divided up the bills between the active members and each one went into diving deeper and noted support or oppose- Then we met again as a group and went over the bills that got signed into law. Collectively we choose three bills that we feel have an impact on our community and children.
Utah’s House Bill 157 – Energy Education Amendments K-12
Task of bill is to develop and maintain educational programs and curricula focused on energy topics for students in kindergarten through 12 grade. The initiate seek to integrate education into early learning, fostering a foundational understanding of energy.
Real Impact Response – Oppose.
Status: Governor Cox signed into law on March 25, 2025.
We feel that Elementary students would be better served by focusing on basic math and English writing. Which is rooted in the belief that mastering foundational skills is essential for long-term academic success. This enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Utah’s House Bill 199 – Substance Use Treatment and Enforcement Amendments.
This bill introduces several measures aimed at enhancing substance use treatments within the state.
Annual Service Listings: require local authorities to include comprehensive lists of available services in their annual plans formatted for use by first responders. The bill encourages first responder to offer referrals to substance use or mental health service to individual experiencing.
Syringe Exchange Program Requirements: Mobil Treatment Units. Permits substance use disorder treatment providers to operate mobile units that dispense medication for withdrawal symptom or opioid use disorder. Subject to Department of Health and Humans Services.
Real Impact Response – Oppose.
Status: Governor Cox signed into law on March 24, 2025.
We have concerns that the presence of mobile units will increase drug use, draw criminal activity in the area. While methadone helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, it is itself an opioid with high potential for overdose, misuse and addiction. We don’t need a drug buggy passing out medicine. We feel this sort of treatment is better served in a facility.
Utah’s Senate Bill 260 – Individual Digital Identity Amendments.
The bill focuses on establishing a framework for state-endorsed digital identity program, emphasizing principles of privacy, security, and individual choice. Implementing such a program and report finding and recommendations to the Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Interim Committee each year.
Real Impact Response – Oppose.
Status: Governor Cox signed into law on March 25, 2025.
We express concerns about the States role in endorsing digital identities. That despite the bills safeguards government involvement could inadvertently lead to surveillance or misuse of personal data. The potential for centralized data collection raises concerns about data security and the risk of unauthorized access.
Please remember these and other laws voted in by your legislators and signed by the Governor the next time you vote!
