Hello District 6!

This is Rep. Matthew Gwynn. We're officially halfway through the 2025 General Session, and we've accomplished much for our great state already.

From strengthening public safety to expanding education opportunities for students and securing Utah's energy future, we're working hard to tackle the issues that matter most to our communities. 

I'm excited to report that HB22, Prostitution Offense Amendments, has unanimously passed both the House and the Senate and has been sent to the Governor's desk to be signed. 

The rest of my bills have also passed in the House and are now awaiting their votes in the Senate. I'm confident they'll receive favorable recommendations in their respective standing committees. 

We're making great progress in the Legislature, and with only a few weeks to go, I'm committed to pushing forward policies that ensure a brighter future for District 6 and the great state of Utah. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and feedback!

Thank you,

Matthew Gwynn
Representative, House District 6

HB21 Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References

• This bill rectifies, redefines, and reorders various criminal offenses within the Utah Criminal Code. 
• This bill has passed the Senate 2nd Reading unanimously and currently awaits its final vote on the Senate floor.

HB22 Prostitution Offense Amendments

• Reorganizes and adjusts provisions and penalties concerning offenses involving prostitution and the ages of those involved.
• This bill has passed both the House and the Senate unanimously and is now on the Governor's desk to be signed. 

HB78 Criminal Offenses Amendments

• Requires prosecutors to explain when seeking a level reduction regarding certain crimes; also increases penalties for the crime of aggravated child abuse.
• This bill passed its vote on the House floor and is now waiting to be assigned to a standing committee in the Senate.

HB82 Law Enforcement Modifications

• It requires an officer to be notified if they're going to be a Brady impeachment issue (aka impeached as a witness in a case based on previous acts) and ensures an officer cannot be fired by the agency solely because they're a "Brady problem."
• This bill received a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee.

HB87 Drug Trafficking Amendments

• Trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances is classified as a first-degree felony.
• This bill passed out of the House floor vote unanimously and is currently awaiting assignment to a Senate Committee.

HB105 Criminal Code Modifications

• This bill increases attempted murder penalties, makes it a Class C misdemeanor to deny a public servant lawful use of public property or facilities, a third-degree felony for sexual relations between teachers and adult high school students (regardless of consent), and a misdemeanor to expose another person's undergarments or intimate areas without consent in public spaces.
• This bill passed out of the House floor vote unanimously and has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee.

HB128 Dangerous Weapon at a School Amendments

• Clarifies the crime of possession of a dangerous weapon on or about school premises.
• This bill passed out of the House floor vote unanimously and is now awaiting assignment to a Senate Committee.

HB339 Law Enforcement Investigation Modifications

• This bill exempts an officer from wearing a body camera if they are assigned to a narcotics unit or task force that is engaged primarily in narcotics investigations.
• This bill was heard in the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee and has been added to the House Consent Calendar.