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<blockquote>David Kitchen wrote:

Bill text:&nbsp;<A href="https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0153.html" target="_blank">https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0153.html</A>

Summary:&nbsp;HB0153 requires municipalities that have a civil service to give law enforcement officers minimum pre‑disciplinary due process (notice of allegations, at least two business days to submit a written response, consideration of that response, and an opportunity to be heard) before suspending them for more than two days, demoting, discharging, or transferring them to a lower‑paid position. It amends Utah Code 10‑3‑1012 and 10‑3‑1106; existing appeal structures remain. Effective May 6, 2026.

David's Take: In practice, I believe many of us are following this guidance because of the requirement for pre-determination hearings / Loudermill rights, <A href="https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/august-2024/loudermill-rights" target="_blank">established by the U.S. Supreme court in 1985.&nbsp;</A>&nbsp;and Utah Code 10-3-1105/1106. However, because 10-3-1105 2b specifically excludes police and fire employees in a classified civil service, this bill clarifies and extends similar protections that are found in 1105/1106. I see it as a codification of best practices.&nbsp;

It also makes sense because Rep. Gwynn is the Police Chief of Roy City and member of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police.&nbsp;

*General Disclaimer: David's take is is his own personal opinion and is non-legal binding nor is the official position of the Chapter.&nbsp; 
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