This bill would update Utah’s petition process by gradually requiring more signatures to be collected electronically using secure devices that scan official IDs. From 2028, at least 10% of petition signatures must be electronic, rising to 50% by 2030, and by 2032 all signatures must be collected electronically—ending manual collection. The lieutenant governor may suspend these requirements if the electronic system is not functioning properly. The bill also sets security standards for these devices and requires annual reports on the system’s performance through 2031. No new funding is included, and the bill would take effect May 6, 2026.
