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Utah: HB0179

Utah Raw Milk Regulation and Consumer Access

Topics

Farming Reform
MAHA Milestone

Bill Information

MAHA Approved

Summary

Bill Summary

UT HB0179 amends Utah law to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for milk and milk products, with particular focus on raw milk production and sales. The bill requires permits for dairy operations including wholesale distribution, sets specific safety standards for raw milk producers such as temperature control, sanitary conditions, animal health verification, and bacterial testing with strict pathogen limits. It mandates detailed labeling for raw milk containers including warnings and handling instructions, establishes procedures for permit suspension and cease and desist orders during foodborne illness outbreaks, and creates exemptions for on-farm direct sales and small producers while still requiring notification and some safety compliance. The bill grants the state department rulemaking authority, fee collection powers for testing and inspections, and establishes administrative penalties for violations.


Why It Matters to MAHA

UT HB0179 represents a balanced approach to raw milk regulation that respects patient autonomy and health freedom while maintaining transparent safety standards. The bill explicitly protects direct farm-to-consumer sales through exemptions, allowing consumers to make informed choices about raw milk products without government prohibition. By establishing clear, science-based safety requirements rather than blanket bans, the bill enables access to raw milk as an innovative health choice while ensuring producers maintain rigorous testing and sanitary standards that build consumer confidence. The transparency requirements through labeling and testing protocols empower consumers to understand exactly what they are purchasing and consuming. This framework advances MAHA principles by preserving patient choice to access raw milk products while removing unnecessary regulatory barriers that would restrict this access, and by ensuring that safety measures are based on verifiable testing rather than precautionary prohibition.


Introduced

01/20/2026

In Committee

02/26/2026

Crossed Over

02/12/2026

Passed

03/26/2026

Enacted

03/26/2026

Sponsors

Kristen Chevrier

Republican Representative (UT)

Kirk Cullimore

Republican Senator (UT)

Activity

03/26/2026

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

03/16/2026

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

03/16/2026

House/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Clerk of the House

03/12/2026

House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House

03/12/2026

Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Clerk of the House

03/10/2026

Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

03/10/2026

Bill Received from House for Enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

03/07/2026

House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

03/07/2026

House/ received from Senate in House Speaker

03/06/2026

Senate/ to House in House Speaker

03/06/2026

Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House in House Speaker

03/06/2026

Senate/ received from House in Senate President

03/06/2026

House/ to Senate in Senate President

03/06/2026

House/ concurs with Senate amendment in Senate President

03/06/2026

House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar in House Concurrence Calendar

03/06/2026

House/ received from Senate in Clerk of the House

03/06/2026

Senate/ to House with amendments in Clerk of the House

03/06/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension in Clerk of the House

03/06/2026

Senate/ uncircled in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

03/06/2026

Senate/ circled in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

03/06/2026

Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

03/05/2026

Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

03/04/2026

Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules in Senate Rules Committee

02/26/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179S04 in Released

02/26/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179S03 in Released

02/26/2026

Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

02/26/2026

Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended in Senate Business and Labor Committee

02/25/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation in Senate Business and Labor Committee

02/25/2026

Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation in Senate Business and Labor Committee

02/25/2026

Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation in Senate Business and Labor Committee

02/25/2026

LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0179S04 in Version Sponsor

02/25/2026

LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0179S03 in Version Sponsor

02/25/2026

Senate Business and Labor Hearing (16:00:00 2/25/2026 )

02/24/2026

House Amendment 1 - House Amendment 1

02/23/2026

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0179S04 in Legislative Fiscal Agency

02/23/2026

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0179S04 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst

02/23/2026

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0179S03 in Legislative Fiscal Agency

02/23/2026

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0179S03 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst

02/20/2026

Senate/ to standing committee in Senate Business and Labor Committee

02/17/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179S02 in Released

02/17/2026

Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) in Senate Rules Committee

02/16/2026

LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0179S02 in Version Sponsor

02/12/2026

Senate/ received from House in Waiting for Introduction in the Senate

02/12/2026

House/ to Senate in Senate Secretary

02/12/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading in Senate Secretary

02/12/2026

House/ floor amendment in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/12/2026

House/ substituted in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/12/2026

House/ uncircled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/12/2026

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0179S02 in Legislative Fiscal Agency

02/12/2026

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0179S02 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst

02/12/2026

House Amendment 1 - House Amendment 1

02/10/2026

House/ circled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/10/2026

House/ 3rd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/02/2026

House/ 2nd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

02/02/2026

House/ comm rpt/ amended in House Health and Human Services Committee

02/01/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179S01 in Released

01/30/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation in House Health and Human Services Committee

01/30/2026

House Comm - Amendment Recommendation in House Health and Human Services Committee

01/30/2026

House Health and Human Services Hearing (14:00:00 1/30/2026 )

01/30/2026

House Amendment 1 - House Amendment 1

01/27/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179S01 in Released

01/26/2026

LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0179S01 in Version Sponsor

01/23/2026

House/ to standing committee in House Health and Human Services Committee

01/23/2026

Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm in House Rules Committee

01/22/2026

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0179S01 in Legislative Fiscal Agency

01/22/2026

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0179S01 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst

01/21/2026

House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst in House Rules Committee

01/21/2026

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0179 in Released

01/20/2026

House/ 1st reading (Introduced) in House Rules Committee

01/16/2026

LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0179 in Version Sponsor

01/14/2026

House/ received bill from Legislative Research in Clerk of the House

01/07/2026

LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0179 in Legislative Fiscal Agency

01/07/2026

LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0179 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst

01/07/2026

Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel

01/07/2026

Bill Numbered but not Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel

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