Utah HB0019 mandates security measures for community water systems, including emergency response plans and breach reporting.

Utah HB0019 addresses security at drinking water facilities by defining key terms and requiring community water systems to complete emergency response plans and report security breaches. The bill mandates annual reporting by the Division of Drinking Water to two legislative committees on security at community water systems. It also requires the Division of Drinking Water to provide technical resources to community water systems for emergency response plans. The bill makes technical and conforming changes, and it takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0019 mandates security measures for community water systems, including emergency response plans and breach reporting.

Utah HB0019 addresses security at drinking water facilities by defining key terms and requiring community water systems to complete emergency response plans and report security breaches. The bill mandates annual reporting by the Division of Drinking Water to two legislative committees on security at community water systems. It also requires the Division of Drinking Water to provide technical resources to community water systems for emergency response plans. The bill makes technical and conforming changes, and it takes effect on May 6, 2026.