S.B. 257: Domestic Relations Amendments

About this bill

Signed by the governor on March 18, 2026. This bill amends provisions related to domestic relations.

• Amends definitions for, and the use of, "parent" and "natural parent" throughout the Utah Code to reflect the definition of a parent-child relationship under Title 81, Chapter 5, Uniform Parentage Act
• Creates definitions related to the definition of "parent"
• Requires the Office of Recovery Services to review the requirements for calculating a minimal child support award for a child support order and to report to the Judiciary Interim Committee regarding the review
• Clarifies language regarding the parent-child relationship for purposes of intestate succession
• Provides that the district court of each judicial district assign any case or proceeding involving the same child or family to a single judge
• Modifies the requirements for a marriage license with regard to parties that are not physically present in the state in the same location as the officiant

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Todd Weiler