Utah | Instant InitiativeInitiative Rules & Requirements
Direct Statute Initiative
- 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
Referendum
- Signature Requirement
- 134,298 signatures required (approx; 8% of active voters).
- Filing Deadline
- February 15, 2026.
Filing Officehttps://elections.utah.gov/elections/initiatives Review ProcessSeven public hearings must be held across the state. Subject RestrictionsSingle-subject; cannot tax or spend without a fiscal review. Distribution Rules8% of active voters in 26 of the 29 state senate districts. Circulator RulesMust be 18+; residency required. Ballot Title ProcessOffice of Legislative Research and General Counsel prepares the title. 
