Genetic sequencing, storage of genetic information (HB 182)

Utah Code 26B-2-244 (enacted by HB 182, 2026 General Session)

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In force in 465 days, effective 1 January 2028.

A cross border transfer rule binding public and private bodies.

As of 23 August 2026.

What it requires

This law does not take effect until 2028-01-01; no duty currently binds.
Beginning 2028-01-01, if you operate a medical facility or genomic research facility, do not store Utah genetic-sequencing data within the territory of a designated foreign adversary, and do not use a genetic sequencer or sequencing software that is a final product of a foreign adversary.

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What this law does

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Not yet in effect. Once effective, bars a medical facility or genomic research facility from using a genetic sequencer or sequencing software that is a final product of, or distributed by, a foreign adversary, its state-owned enterprise, or a person domiciled there.

Bars storing genetic-sequencing data within the territory of a foreign adversary, and bars remote access to stored sequencing data from within a foreign adversary absent written department approval, with an exemption for open, public-domain data and for certain clinical-trial data.

Requires a sworn compliance statement to the Attorney General and the state health department every 10 years, though that reporting duty does not apply to an entity already covered by the Genetic Information Privacy Act. The Attorney General has sole enforcement authority; fines of 10,000 dollars per violation become enforceable 1 May 2028.

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official enrolled bill text, Utah State Legislature

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