2026 Legislative Update: Week Five
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Hello House District 52!
We are officially finished with week 5 of this year's Legislative Session. I’m energized and grateful to be be working alongside such a talented, dedicated group of colleagues. It’s an honor to represent House District 52, and every day we’re focused on making real, positive progress for Utah and the communities we’re proud to serve.
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The Hill has been buzzing this week with some exciting developments. Check out what’s been happening:
- Happy Presidents’ Day! It was a shorter week at the Capitol because of the holiday, but we’ve already reached Week 5 of the 7-week session. The time is flying, and even with fewer days, we made significant progress protecting your individual liberties.
- All of the bills I’m sponsoring have now passed the House. We’re still awaiting funding approval for HB 209, but the big news is that HB 101 and HB 52 have officially passed. This is a major accomplishment and an important win, especially for our tribal members.
- I was grateful to welcome Emily Lockhart from the Lehi City Council to the House floor this week. We’re working together to align Lehi’s vision for the future with the legislation we’re passing, ensuring our policies truly serve and strengthen our community.
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Week 5 Legislative Update
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I've had some chatter on a couple of key legislative bills I am running this session. Here's the rundown:
- H.B. 52 Tribal Endorsement of Utah Driver License Amendments: This bill allows Utah driver license and ID applicants to voluntarily add a Federally Recognized Tribal Member notation to their card if they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe. The bill has passed both the House and the Senate.
- H.B. 209 Voting Amendments: This bill updates Utah's election laws by creating a new process to verify U.S. citizenship for voting and establishing a two-track ballot system for elections. This bill has passed the House and is also on the Senate third reading calendar.
- H.B. 101 Firearm Background Check Amendments: This bill streamlines firearm transfer requirements by reducing duplicative background checks. It exempts an individual from an additional background check for the sale or transfer of a firearm regulated under the National Firearms Act if the federal approval for that transfer is within the previous 30 days. It also clarifies that a Federal Firearms Licensee is not required to undergo a criminal background check when a firearm is transferred to the licensee. This bill has passed both the House and the Senate.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to me or my intern, Ian, with any questions or comments you have.
Thank you and have a great week,
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Cory Maloy
Representative, House District 52
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My Legislative Page
I have successfully sponsored and passed numerous bills that have benefited our Lehi community. There is still work to be done, and I am eager to continue our progress together.
To view my legislative page and information about my role in the Utah House, click here.
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