House advances a slate of bills including autopsy photo privacy, AI disclosure for law enforcement, and a state sovereignty fund

The Utah House of Representatives met Feb. 26, 2025, and moved a variety of measures through committee and final floor action, including privacy, public‑safety, environmental and fiscal items. Several bills were passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous margins and will be transmitted to the Senate or returned to the Senate where indicated.

The most consequential floor votes were routine confirmations of senate bills on the House third‑reading calendar and passage of several first or substitute house bills. Sponsors briefly described each bill on the floor before the body voted. The session also included ceremonial citations honoring Vietnam War veterans, members of the Brigham Young University football team, and BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe.

Votes at a glance (bill — short description — final House outcome and tally):

- Senate Bill 82 (autopsy photo amendments) — defines and restricts sharing identifiable autopsy photos and creates a Class B misdemeanor for improper publication; passed House first substitute, 64–0. (Sponsor: Rep. Nicholeen Peck)

- Senate Bill 83 (law enforcement policy requirements) — requires agencies to create/maintain policies for investigating protective‑order and injunction violations and ensures victims receive contact/referral information; passed, 61–0. (Sponsor: Rep. Mark Clancy)

- Senate Bill 180…