Utah legislative leaders are negotiating with labor unions on a deal to repeal HB267, the GOP-backed “union busting” law that stripped public‑sector unions of collective bargaining over wages and benefits. The repeal could be added to Tuesday’s special‑session agenda, according to multiple sources.

HB267 was fast‑tracked in the first two weeks of the 2025 session despite fierce union opposition. After labor unions qualified a referendum for the 2026 ballot, the law was paused under Utah’s referendum rules.

Sources with direct knowledge of the talks say legislative Republicans fear a voter backlash in 2026 and that leaving HB267 on the ballot could boost turnout among voters angry at the legislature.

The special session is already set for Tuesday to address election‑law changes tied to the redistricting lawsuit. Last month, Third District Judge Dianna Gibson rejected the legislature's replacement congressional map and adopted the plaintiffs’ plan, which creates a Democratic‑leaning district centered on Salt Lake County.

Sources say the session agenda will be released Sunday. It remains unclear whether Gov. Spencer Cox will include an HB267 repeal in the call.

Spokespersons for the Utah House, Senate and Gov. Cox did not respond to a request for comment.