Utah § 76-14-206 - Determining an alien's immigration status -- Transfer or maintenance of information.
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§ 76-14-206. Determining an alien's immigration status -- Transfer or maintenance of information.
76-14-206. Determining an alien's immigration status -- Transfer or maintenance of information.
Except as limited by federal law, a state or local governmental agency is not restricted or prohibited in any way from sending, receiving, or maintaining information related to the lawful or unlawful immigration status of an individual by communicating with a federal, state, or local governmental entity for a lawful purpose, including:
| (1) | determining an individual's eligibility for a public benefit, service, or license provided by a federal agency, by this state, or by a political subdivision of this state; |
| (2) | confirming an individual's claim of residence or domicile if determination is required by state law or a judicial order issued pursuant to a civil or criminal proceeding in this state; |
| (3) | if the individual is an alien, determining if the individual is in compliance with the federal registration laws of Title II, Part 7, Immigration and Nationality Act; or |
| (4) | a valid request for verification of the citizenship or immigration status of an individual pursuant to 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1373. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 76-14-206 cover?
Section 76-14-206 ("Determining an alien's immigration status -- Transfer or maintenance of information.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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