Utah

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Citizen Initiative

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Statute Initiative

Initiative Rules & Requirements

Signature Requirement: 134,298 signatures required (approx; 8% of active voters).
Filing Deadline: February 15, 2026.
Filing Office: https://elections.utah.gov/elections/initiatives
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Seven public hearings must be held across the state.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; cannot tax or spend without a fiscal review.
Distribution Rules: 8% of active voters in 26 of the 29 state senate districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+; residency required.
Ballot Title Process: Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel prepares the title.

Notes: Utah's public hearing requirement and strict distribution rules make it a high-effort state.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 134,298 signatures required (approx; 8% of active voters).
Filing Deadline: February 15, 2026.
Filing Office: https://elections.utah.gov/elections/initiatives
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Seven public hearings must be held across the state.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; cannot tax or spend without a fiscal review.
Distribution Rules: 8% of active voters in 26 of the 29 state senate districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+; residency required.
Ballot Title Process: Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel prepares the title.

Last verified: 3/29/2026