AARP Hearing Center
Utah's 2026 Legislative Session started on January 20, 2026.
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January 15, 2026
Representative Wilcox is leading the effort to combat cryptocurrency ATM fraud. HB 72 would implement daily transaction limits, fee limits, law enforcement training, and more. This bill was heard during the interim period and is a priority bill.
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This bill phases out the Circuit Breaker Homeowner Tax Credit in favor of expanding the property tax deferral program. Homeowners with an income up to $50,000(disc) could qualify for a 50% reduction in their property taxes each year. Homeowners with incomes up to $60,000 could qualify for a 25% reduction. The amount of property tax deferred each year would be due upon the sale of the residence. Additionally, the maximum credit amount for renters on the Circuit Breaker Renter Relief program would increase from $1,312 to $2,000.
Want to get involved with AARP during the 2026 legislative session? Contact Joe Hirabayashi at jhirabayashi@aarp.org for more details.
This page will be updated by AARP Utah's Advocacy Director Joe Hirabayashi, throughout the legislative session to ensure you know what's happening in Utah!
On behalf of our more than 237,000 members, AARP Utah is working to pass legislation and support policies that empower all Utahns to choose how they live as they age.
Your power bill will soon be going up - but not as much as originally proposed thanks in large part to our AARP Utah members!
AARP Utah believes you should keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
Providing care to a loved one can be mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. Policymakers should make finding and providing care easier for family caregivers and better incorporate and recognize family caregivers and their vital role as part of Utah’s long-term care network.
A recent AARP survey found aging in place is extremely important to 84% of Utahns 45 and older. Three in five of those surveyed say rising property taxes could impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.
Did you know that Utah has a property tax relief program? It's called the Property Tax Deferral Program for Elderly Property Owners. The program allows Utahns 75 and older to defer their property taxes until the home is transferred to a new owner.
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