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State Government / Utah / Legislation / SB 201

SB 201Session 2026SenateBecame law

Shelter Animal Euthanasia Amendments

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This bill deals with the treatment of dogs and cats in an animal shelter.

Published by Utah State Legislature for S.B. 201 S2. Civixly has formatted, but not rewritten, the official text.

Latest development · Mar 25, 2026

Governor Signed

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Official Utah record ↗
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 26, 2026
Latest passage
Mar 7, 2026
Key provisionsTopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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What the bill would do

These points come from the Utah Legislature’s published bill overview.

  • defines terms; and
  • provides that an animal shelter may euthanize an animal only if no reasonable alternatives to euthanasia are available.
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Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Elections & GovernmentBusiness & Economy

Source subjects

AnimalsGovernmental Nonprofit CorporationsPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorGrover, Keith
cosponsorLoubet, Anthony E.

Action timeline

Newest action first. Action language is supplied by the state source.

View full action timeline59 actions⌄
  1. Mar 25, 2026

    Governor Signed

    Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
  2. Mar 13, 2026

    Senate/ to Governor

    Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026

    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    ReceiptSenate
  4. Mar 12, 2026

    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

    Senate
  5. Mar 12, 2026

    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    EnrolledSenate
  6. Mar 10, 2026

    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    Utah State Legislature
  7. Mar 10, 2026

    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

    ReceiptUtah State Legislature
  8. Mar 7, 2026

    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

    PassageSenate
  9. Mar 7, 2026

    Senate/ received from House

    ReceiptSenate
  10. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ to Senate

    Senate
  11. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

    PassageSenate
  12. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ received from Senate

    ReceiptHouse
  13. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ to House

    House
  14. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ concurs with House amendment

    Amendment PassageHouse
  15. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

    Senate
  16. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ received from House

    ReceiptSenate
  17. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ to Senate

    Senate
  18. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ passed 3rd reading

    PassageSenate
  19. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ floor amendment failed

    Amendment FailureFailureHouse
  20. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ floor amendment failed

    Amendment FailureFailureHouse
  21. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ 3rd reading

    House
  22. Mar 5, 2026

    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

    House
  23. Mar 4, 2026

    House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

    House
  24. Mar 3, 2026

    House/ 2nd reading

    House
  25. Mar 3, 2026

    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

    House
  26. Mar 3, 2026

    House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact [House Rules Committee]

    House
  27. Mar 3, 2026

    House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Political Subdivisions Committee]

    House
  28. Mar 3, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0201S02

    Utah State Legislature
  29. Mar 3, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0201S02

    Utah State Legislature
  30. Mar 2, 2026

    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Political Subdivisions Committee]

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  31. Mar 2, 2026

    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Political Subdivisions Committee]

    SubstitutionHouse
  32. Mar 2, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0201S02

    Utah State Legislature
  33. Mar 2, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0201S02

    Utah State Legislature
  34. Feb 26, 2026

    House Comm - Held [House Political Subdivisions Committee]

    House
  35. Feb 24, 2026

    House/ to standing committee [House Political Subdivisions Committee]

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  36. Feb 24, 2026

    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    House
  37. Feb 23, 2026

    House/ received from Senate

    ReceiptHouse
  38. Feb 23, 2026

    Senate/ to House

    House
  39. Feb 23, 2026

    Senate/ passed 3rd reading

    PassageHouse
  40. Feb 23, 2026

    Senate/ 3rd reading

    Senate
  41. Feb 20, 2026

    Senate/ passed 2nd reading

    Reading 2Senate
  42. Feb 20, 2026

    Senate/ 2nd reading

    Senate
  43. Feb 3, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0201S01

    Utah State Legislature
  44. Feb 3, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0201S01

    Utah State Legislature
  45. Feb 2, 2026

    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    Senate
  46. Feb 2, 2026

    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

    Senate
  47. Jan 30, 2026

    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  48. Jan 30, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0201

    Utah State Legislature
  49. Jan 30, 2026

    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

    SubstitutionSenate
  50. Jan 30, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0201S01

    Utah State Legislature
  51. Jan 30, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0201S01

    Utah State Legislature
  52. Jan 29, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0201

    Utah State Legislature
  53. Jan 28, 2026

    Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  54. Jan 27, 2026

    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    Senate
  55. Jan 27, 2026

    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

    ReceiptSenate
  56. Jan 26, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0201

    Utah State Legislature
  57. Jan 26, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0201

    Utah State Legislature
  58. Jan 26, 2026

    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

    Utah State Legislature
  59. Jan 26, 2026

    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

    Utah State Legislature

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Bill overview text and highlighted provisions are published by the Utah State Legislature and are not rewritten by Civixly.

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Source data last updated Jul 9, 2026.