The 2nd Utah Territorial Legislature comprised members of the Territorial Council serving the second year of their terms, together with members of the House of Representatives elected to one-year terms.
[1] Due to multiple resignations in both chambers, a special election to fill the vacancies was held November 8, 1852.
[2] Members of the Territorial Council from the 1st Utah Territorial Legislature who resigned prior to the session included Orson Pratt, Orson Spencer, and John S.
[3] The legislative session convened on December 13, 1852, in Salt Lake City, and ended on January 21, 1853.
[4] An additional special session was held beginning June 1, 1853.