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HB 173 — Disabled Parking Permit Amendments

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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 07, 2026. It awaits signature.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

142 added · 123 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 173 now includes a provision that creates a temporary parking placard specifically for expectant mothers, allowing them to use accessible parking spaces. This change is significant because it recognizes the needs of pregnant individuals and provides them with easier access to parking during a time when accessibility is crucial. By making this amendment, the bill aims to support expectant mothers in managing their daily activities more comfortably and safely.

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Utah Code Sections Affected:
H Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
B AMENDS:
41-1a-414, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 294 s t 41-6a-217, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 2 S u b Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
1 41-1a-414 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 294 7 HB0173 compared with HB0173S01 41-6a-217 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 2 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
H Section 1.
Section 1.
B 41-1a-414 .
41-1a-414.
Parking privileges for individuals with disabilities and expectant .
Parking privileges for individuals with disabilities and expectant mothers.
mothers.
(1) As used in this section:
1 (1) As used in this section:
(a) "Accessible parking space" means a parking space that:
3 (a) "Accessible parking space" means a parking space that:
[(i)] (A) vertical signage, including the international symbol of accessibility, that is 1st Sub.
[(i)] (A) vertical signage, including the international symbol of accessibility, that is visible from a passing vehicle;
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173 01-20 18:09 visible from a passing vehicle;
(c) "Expectant mother parking placard" means a temporary removable windshield placard that includes, conspicuously displayed:
(c) {"Physician} "Expectant mother parking placard" means {the same as } a temporary removable windshield placard that {term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.} includes, conspicuously displayed:
(i) the expiration date of the placard;
{[(b)] (d)} the expiration date of the placard;
(e)(i) "Removable windshield placard" means a placard that is removable and meant to be displayed on, or visible from, the windshield of a vehicle.
(e) (i) "Removable windshield placard" means a placard that is removable and meant to be displayed on, or visible from, the windshield of a vehicle.
[(b)] (g) "Temporary wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
- 2 - HB0173 compared with HB0173S01 [(b)] (g) "Temporary wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
[(c)] (h) "Van accessible parking space" means an accessible parking space that is marked for use by a qualifying [person ] individual with a walking disability who has a temporary wheelchair user placard or a wheelchair user placard and includes:
[(c)] (e){(h)} "Van accessible parking space" means an accessible parking space that is marked for use by a qualifying [person ] individual with a walking disability who has a temporary wheelchair user placard or a wheelchair user placard and includes:
[(d)] (i) "Walking disability" means a physical disability that requires the use of a walking-assistive device or wheelchair or similar low-powered motorized or - 2 - 01-20 18:09 1st Sub.
[(d)] (f){(i)} "Walking disability" means a physical disability that requires the use of a walking- assistive device or wheelchair or similar low-powered motorized or mechanically propelled vehicle that is specifically designed to assist [a person ] an individual who has a limited or impaired ability to walk.
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[(e)] (g){(j)} "Wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
173 mechanically propelled vehicle that is specifically designed to assist [a person ] an individual who has a limited or impaired ability to walk.
(2) Except in parking areas designated for emergency use, [a person] an individual{ {]} an individual }with a disability, qualifying under rules made in accordance with Section 41-1a-420, may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas, in a manner that allows proper access to the vehicle by the [person ] individual with a disability.
[(e)] (j) "Wheelchair user placard" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-420.
(3) (a) The division shall create {a temporary, removable windshield parking placard for } an expectant motherparking placard.
(2) Except in parking areas designated for emergency use, [a person] an individual with a disability, qualifying under rules made in accordance with Section 41-1a-420, may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas, in a manner that allows proper access to the vehicle by the [person ] individual with a disability.
(4){(b) {(a)} The division shall provide for the design, size, color, and placement of the expectant mother parking placard described in Subsection {(3)} (3)(a).
(3)(a) The division shall create an expectant mother parking placard.
(b){(4)} The {placard } division shall {be designed } issue an expectant mother parking placard to {conspicuously display} an applicant who:
(b) The division shall provide for the design, size, color, and placement of the expectant mother parking placard described in Subsection (3)(a).
(i){(a)} {the expiration date of the permit;
(4) The division shall issue an expectant mother parking placard to an applicant who:
and} is an expectant mother;
(a) is an expectant mother;
(ii){(b)} {the following statement, in bold, "An expectant mother parking placard may be issued only to } completes an {expectant mother } application as required under this section;
(b) completes an application as required under this section;
and {is valid for up to one year after the date of issuance."} - 3 - HB0173 compared with HB0173S01 (5){(c)} {The division shall issue an expectant mother windshield placard to an applicant who:} pays a $15 application fee.
and (c) pays a $15 application fee.
(a){(5)} {is an expectant mother;} The division shall deposit the application fee described in Subsection (4)(c) into the License Plate Restricted Account described in Section 41-1a-122.
(5) The division shall deposit the application fee described in Subsection (4)(c) into the License Plate Restricted Account described in Section 41-1a-122.
(b){(6)} {completes } An application for an {application as required under this section;
(6) An application for an expectant mother parking placard shall include:
and} expectant mother parking placard shall include:
(a) a certification by a physician that the applicant is an expectant mother;
(c){(a)} {pays } a certification by a {$15 application fee.} physician that the applicant is an expectant mother;
(b) the certifying physician's name and address;
(6){(b)} {An application for a placard described in Subsection (3) shall include:} the certifying physician's name and address;
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and (c) the signatures of:
and (a){(c)} {a certification by a physician that } the {applicant is an expectant mother;} signatures of:
(i) the certifying physician;
(b){(i)} the certifying {physician's name and address} physician;and (c){(ii)} the {signatures of:} applicant.
and (ii) the applicant.
[(3) (a) {(i)} {the certifying physician;} {the applicant;
[(3)(a) Only those vehicles carrying a person with a disability special group license plate, temporary removable windshield placard, or removable windshield placard and transporting a qualifying person with a disability may park in an accessible parking space.] [(b) A violation of Subsection (3)(a) is a class C misdemeanor.] [(c) A person described in Subsection (3)(a) is encouraged to avoid parking in a van accessible parking space unless:] [(i) the person has a walking disability and has a temporary wheelchair user placard;] [(ii) the person has a wheelchair user placard;
and} {(iii)} {the representative of the division processing the application.} {[(3)] (7)} {(a)} (i) Only those vehicles carrying{:
or] [(iii) all other accessible parking spaces that are not van accessible parking spaces are - 3 - 1st Sub.
(A) [} a person {] an individual }with a disability special group license plate{[} ,{] {;} (B) [} {] a }temporary removable windshield placard{[} ,{] { described in this section;
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or} (C) [} or {] a }removable windshield placard{;} and (ii) Vehicles }transporting a qualifying {[} person {] individual }with a disability {or an expectant mother }may park in an accessible parking space.] [(b) A violation of Subsection {[} (3)(a) {] (7)(a) }is a class C misdemeanor.] [(c) {[} A person{] An individual} described in Subsection {[} (3)(a) {] (7)(a) }is encouraged to avoid parking in a van accessible parking space unless:] [(i) the {[} person {] individual }has a walking disability and has a temporary wheelchair user placard;] [(ii) the {[} person {] individual }has a wheelchair user placard;
173 01-20 18:09 occupied.] (7)(a) A vehicle may park in an accessible parking space if:
or] - 4 - HB0173 compared with HB0173S01 [(iii) all other accessible parking spaces that are not van accessible parking spaces are occupied.] (7) (a) A vehicle may park in an accessible parking space if:
[(5)] (9) The parking privileges granted by this section also apply to vehicles [displaying a person ]with a:
[(5)] (9) The parking privileges granted by this section also apply to vehicles [displaying {[} a person ] {an individual }with a:
(a) disability special group license plate[,] ;
(a) disability special group license plate[,] ;{ {]} ;} (b) temporary removable windshield placard described in this section[,] ;
(b) temporary removable windshield placard described in this section[,] ;
{described in this section;
or (c) removable windshield placard issued by another jurisdiction if displayed on a vehicle being used by [a person ] an individual with a disability.
}or (c) removable windshield placard issued by another jurisdiction if displayed on a vehicle being used by [a person ] an individual with a disability.
41-6a-217 .
41-6a-217.
(a) [the provisions of ]Subsections [41-1a-414(3) and (4) ] 41-1a-414(7) and (8) related to parking for [a person ] an individual with a disability;
(a) [the provisions of ]Subsections [41-1a-414(3) and (4){] 41-1a-414(7) and (8)} ] 41-1a-414(7) and (8) related to parking for [a person ] an individual with a disability;
(b) [any ] a municipal or county accessible parking privileges ordinance for [a person ] an - 4 - 01-20 18:09 1st Sub.
- 5 - HB0173 compared with HB0173S01 (b) [any ] a municipal or county accessible parking privileges ordinance for [a person ] an individual with a disability;
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173 individual with a disability;
Effective date.
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill takes effect on {May 6, } July 1, 2026.
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The bill adds temporary parking privileges for expectant mothers in accessible parking spaces.

  • 41-1a-414

    privileges for persons with disabilities. → privileges for individuals with disabilities and expectant mothers.

    The section name now includes provisions for expectant mothers.

  • 41-1a-414

    [a person ] → an individual

    Changes the language to be more inclusive by using 'individual' instead of 'person'.

  • 41-1a-414

    the provisions of Subsections 41-1a-414(3) and (4) → Subsections 41-1a-414(7) and (8)

    Updates the subsections referenced for enforcement by volunteers.

  • 41-1a-414

    A violation of Subsection (3)(a) is a class C misdemeanor. → An individual who violates Subsection (7)(a) is guilty of a class C misdemeanor.

    Clarifies the penalty for violations related to expectant mother parking placards.

  • 41-1a-414

    may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas → may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas.

    Affirms parking privileges without charge for both persons with disabilities and expectant mothers.

  • 41-1a-414

    be designed to be issued only to → may be issued only to an expectant mother and is valid for up to one year after the date of issuance.

    Specifies issuance criteria and expiration for expectant mother parking placards.

  • 41-1a-414

    The division shall create a temporary, removable windshield parking placard for → The division shall create an expectant mother parking placard.

    Introduces a specific parking placard designed for expectant mothers.

  • 41-1a-414

    An application for an expectant mother parking placard shall include: → An application for an expectant mother parking placard shall include: a certification by a physician that the applicant is an expectant mother;

    Requires certification from a physician for expectant mothers applying for the parking placard.

  • 41-6a-217

    [the provisions of ]Subsections [41-1a-414(3) and (4)] → [the provisions of ]Subsection 41-1a-414(7) and (8)

    Updates the subsections that volunteers can enforce regarding accessible parking.

Action History

  1. House/ filed

  2. House/ strike enacting clause

  3. House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [House Rules Committee]

  4. House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [House Transportation Committee]

  5. House Comm - Held [House Transportation Committee]

  6. House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]

  7. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  8. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0173S01

  9. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0173S01

  10. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0173S01

  11. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0173S01

  12. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  13. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  14. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0173

  15. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0173

  16. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  17. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0173

  18. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0173

  19. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  20. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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