Utah
Open and Public Meetings Act
Formally: Utah Open and Public Meetings Act
Utah Code Ann. §§ 52-4-101 to 52-4-305
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Open Meetings Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post notice with agenda at least 24 hours before meeting at principal office, on Utah Public Notice Website, and provide to at least one newspaper; each topic listed as separate agenda item
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — 2/3 vote for emergency items
Public Participation
Time limits: Presiding officer may set reasonable time limits on public comment per Utah Code § 52-4-202(5).
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act (Utah Code § 52-4-1 et seq.) does not mandate public comment. Public bodies set their own comment rules. Many local bodies allow comment per local ordinance or charter.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under Utah Code Ann. § 52-4-207; public bodies may hold electronic meetings by telephone, video, or other means after adopting a governing resolution. Remote members count toward quorum. Public must have a means to attend or participate. Body must adopt an electronic meeting policy before first use.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: date, time, location, members present, all motions/proposals/resolutions/votes with roll call (Utah Code § 52-4-203)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.