H.B. 87: Animal Crime Victim Amendments
5 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.
About this bill
Signed by the governor on March 25, 2026. This bill modifies provisions related to animals that are seized as a result of animal abuse.
- Amends provisions related to the placement of an animal that is seized as a result of an animal abuse offense
- Makes technical and conforming changes
Utah House, February 10, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · 1st Sub. HB 87
Result as recorded: Passed, Yeas 40 Nays 24 N/V 11
Yes (38)
- A. Cory Maloy
- Andrew Stoddard
- Angela Romero
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Calvin Roberts
- Carol S. Moss
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Clinton Okerlund
- Doug Owens
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Sawyer
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason B. Kyle
- Jason E. Thompson
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- John Arthur
- Jordan D. Teuscher
- Karen M. Peterson
- Lisa Shepherd
- Mark A. Strong
- Matt MacPherson
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Nelson T. Abbott
- Paul A. Cutler
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Sahara Hayes
- Sandra Hollins
- Stephanie Gricius
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Steve Eliason
- Thomas W. Peterson
- Tracy Miller
- Verona Mauga
- Walt Brooks
No (23)
- Bridger Bolinder
- Candice B. Pierucci
- Carl R. Albrecht
- Casey Snider
- Colin W. Jack
- Jill Koford
- Jon Hawkins
- Joseph Elison
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Ken Ivory
- Kristen Chevrier
- Leah Hansen
- Logan Monson
- Michael J. Petersen
- Mike Schultz
- Nicholeen P. Peck
- Norman K Thurston
- Rex P. Shipp
- Scott H. Chew
- Stewart E. Barlow
- Tiara Auxier
- Troy Shelley
- Val L. Peterson
Utah Senate, February 19, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on Second · 1st Sub. HB 87
Result as recorded: Failed, Ayes 12 Nays 16 Abs 1
Yes (12)
No (16)
Absent or not voting (1)
Utah Senate, February 25, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on Second · 2nd Sub. HB 87
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 25 Nays 1 Abs 3
Yes (25)
- Ann Millner
- Brady Brammer
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Chris H. Wilson
- Daniel McCay
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- J. Stuart Adams
- Jen Plumb
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Luz Escamilla
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper
No (1)
Absent or not voting (3)
Utah Senate, February 26, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · 2nd Sub. HB 87
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 22 Nays 0 Abs 7
Yes (22)
- Ann Millner
- Chris H. Wilson
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- Jen Plumb
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Kirk A. Cullimore
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper
Utah House, February 27, 2026
Concurrence, Concurred/Final Passage · 2nd Sub. HB 87
Result as recorded: Yeas 52 Nays 14 N/V 9
Yes (49)
- A. Cory Maloy
- Andrew Stoddard
- Angela Romero
- Anthony E. Loubet
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Carol S. Moss
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Clinton Okerlund
- Colin W. Jack
- David Shallenberger
- Doug Owens
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Fitisemanu
- Jake Sawyer
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason B. Kyle
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- Jill Koford
- John Arthur
- Jordan D. Teuscher
- Karen M. Peterson
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Kristen Chevrier
- Leah Hansen
- Lisa Shepherd
- Mark A. Strong
- Matt MacPherson
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Michael J. Petersen
- Nicholeen P. Peck
- Norman K Thurston
- R. Neil Walter
- Raymond P. Ward
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Sahara Hayes
- Sandra Hollins
- Stephanie Gricius
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Stewart E. Barlow
- Thomas W. Peterson
- Tiara Auxier
- Tracy Miller
- Troy Shelley
- Verona Mauga
- Walt Brooks