Utah voter information will become public starting May 25. The information will be available to those who request it, paying a small fee.
Senate Bill 153 was signed into law in March by Gov. Cox. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson’s office mailed letters to 300,000 registered voters last week, letting them know of the changes and potential effects.
“We don’t want anyone to worry when they see a letter from our office in their mailbox,” Henderson said. “The individuals receiving notices have previously opted in to voter registration privacy protections, and we want to make sure they understand how this new law may affect them.”
The law was presented during the 2026 legislative session, with supporters saying it will help political parties and candidates reach voters and learn about them. Critics say that it is an overreach and could make people feel less safe.
Under this law, voters’ full public name, voter ID number, home and mailing address, party affiliation, active or inactive voting status and elections voted in will be available.
However, some information is still going to remain private under the new law, including the full date of birth, along with social security and driver’s license numbers.
Some people may qualify for an exemption if they provide proof that they are at-risk voters. These potential exemptions include people who have been victims of domestic abuse or those who live with victims; members of law enforcement and the armed forces; public figures who have received threats and anyone protected by a court order.
Those who wish to apply for an exemption have until May 6 to apply for an at-risk classification by filling out an at-risk designation form at their county clerk’s office.
Author: Lainey Porter
Photo: Matt Rourke, AP News
Editor: Hannah Clove
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