Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

HB 56 — Vehicle Registration Amendments

Last action — House/ filed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 19, 2025. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

223 added · 228 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 56 introduces a provision that allows vehicle owners to cancel their registration and receive a pro-rated refund for their registration and certain fees. This is important because it offers financial relief for those who no longer need to keep their vehicles registered. Additionally, the bill now includes a requirement for reporting on the refunds issued, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the process. The technical changes made ensure that the bill is easier to understand and implement.

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Daniel McCay 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
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▸ requires reporting on data related to refunds issued;
{and} ▸ requires reporting on data related to refunds issued;
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
H Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None s Other Special Clauses:
B None Other Special Clauses:
t This bill provides a special effective date.
5 HB0056 compared with HB0056S01 This bill provides a special effective date.
S b Utah Code Sections Affected:
Utah Code Sections Affected:
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41-1a-201 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 459 41-1a-209 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 135 53-8-209 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 345, 351 59-2-405.1 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 63I-2-241 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Third Special Session, Chapter 5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
41-1a-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 459 B 41-1a-209, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 135 .
53-8-209, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 345, 351 6 59-2-405.1, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 63I-2-241, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Third Special Session, Chapter 5 1st Sub.
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56 02-06 15:18 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
41-1a-201 .
41-1a-201.
(2)(a) Subject to Subsection 53-8-209(3), a violation of this section is an infraction.
(2) (a) Subject to Subsection 53-8-209(3), a violation of this section is an infraction.
(3)(a) In the event that materials are temporarily unavailable for registration items required under Section 41-1a-402, the commission may delay initial vehicle registration or renewal of vehicle registrations.
(3) (a) In the event that materials are temporarily unavailable for registration items required under Section 41-1a-402, the commission may delay initial vehicle registration or renewal of vehicle registrations.
41-1a-209 .
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(d) other information required by the division to enable it to determine whether the - 2 - 02-06 15:18 1st Sub.
(d) other information required by the division to enable it to determine whether the owner is lawfully entitled to register the vehicle;
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56 owner is lawfully entitled to register the vehicle;
(3)(a) A vehicle owner may cancel registration of the vehicle electronically in the manner prescribed by the division.
(3) (a) A vehicle owner may cancel registration of the vehicle electronically in the manner prescribed by the division.
(4)(a) Subject to Subsections (4)(c), (d), and (e), if an owner of a motor vehicle cancels the registration of a motor vehicle that is 14,000 pounds or less gross laden weight and subject to registration under this part, the owner is entitled to a refund of the following fees for the portion of the year remaining since the date the fees were due for that year:
(4) (a) Subject to Subsections (4)(c), (d), and (e), if an owner of a motor vehicle cancels the registration of a motor vehicle that is 14,000 pounds or less gross laden weight and subject to registration under this part, the owner is entitled to a refund of the following fees for the portion of the year remaining since the date the fees were due for that year:
(d) If the amount of a refund under this section, when added to the refund amount described in Section 59-2-405.1, does not exceed $40, the vehicle owner is not eligible for a refund.
- 3 - HB0056 compared with HB0056S01 (d) If the amount of a refund under this section, when added to the refund amount described in Section 59-2-405.1, does not exceed $40, the vehicle owner is not eligible for a refund.
(5)(a) The division shall provide a report to the Transportation Interim Committee - 3 - 1st Sub.
(5) (a) The division shall provide a report to the Transportation Interim Committee regarding refunds issued as described in this section, including:
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56 02-06 15:18 regarding refunds issued as described in this section, including:
53-8-209 .
53-8-209.
or (c) the vehicle has been in an accident and a post accident investigation is necessary.
or - 4 - HB0056 compared with HB0056S01 (c) the vehicle has been in an accident and a post accident investigation is necessary.
(2)(a)(i) If a vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer may give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the division.
(2) (a) (i) If a vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer may give a written notice to the driver and shall send a copy to the division.
(c)(i) If the owner or driver does not comply with the notice requirements and secure a safety inspection certificate within 14 days, the vehicle may not be operated on the highways of this state.
(c) (i) If the owner or driver does not comply with the notice requirements and secure a safety inspection certificate within 14 days, the vehicle may not be operated on the highways of this state.
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(3) (a) [An] Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), an owner or driver of a vehicle is not guilty of an infraction and is not required to pay a fee or fine if the citation was issued for:
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59-2-405.1 .
59-2-405.1.
(2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), there is levied as provided in this part a statewide uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax on:
(2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), there is levied as provided in this part a statewide uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax on:
and (iii) tangible personal property that is exempt from state or county ad valorem - 5 - 1st Sub.
and (iii) tangible personal property that is exempt from state or county ad valorem property taxes under the laws of this state or of the federal government.
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(3) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3)(b) and (c), beginning on January 1, 1999, the uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
56 02-06 15:18 property taxes under the laws of this state or of the federal government.
Age of Vehicle Uniform Fee 12 or more years $10 9 or more years but less than 12 years $50 6 or more years but less than 9 years $80 3 or more years but less than 6 years $110 Less than 3 years $150 - 6 - HB0056 compared with HB0056S01 (b) For registrations under Section 41-1a-215.5, the uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsections (3)(b) and (c), beginning on January 1, 1999, the uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
Age of Vehicle Uniform Fee 12 or more years $10 9 or more years but less than 12 years $50 6 or more years but less than 9 years $80 3 or more years but less than 6 years $110 Less than 3 years $150 (b) For registrations under Section 41-1a-215.5, the uniform fee for purposes of this section is as follows:
(d)(i) Subject to Subsection (3)(d)(ii), for a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the uniform statewide fee amounts imposed by this section are double the amounts due for the same vehicle registered for a 12-month period.
(d) (i) Subject to Subsection (3)(d)(ii), for a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the uniform statewide fee amounts imposed by this section are double the amounts due for the same vehicle registered for a 12-month period.
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and (B) the uniform statewide fee amount for the second year corresponding to the age bracket applicable for the second 12 months of the registration period.
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56 (B) the uniform statewide fee amount for the second year corresponding to the age bracket applicable for the second 12 months of the registration period.
(5)(a) The revenues collected in each county from the uniform fee shall be distributed by the county to each taxing entity in which the property described in Subsection (2) is located in the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is distributed.
(5) (a) The revenues collected in each county from the uniform fee shall be distributed by the county to each taxing entity in which the property described in Subsection (2) is located in the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is distributed.
(b) Each taxing entity shall distribute the revenues received under Subsection (5)(a) in the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is distributed.
- 7 - HB0056 compared with HB0056S01 (b) Each taxing entity shall distribute the revenues received under Subsection (5)(a) in the same proportion in which revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is distributed.
(6)(a) If the owner of a vehicle subject to the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax described in this section cancels the registration of the vehicle and is eligible for a refund of fees as described in Section 41-1a-209, the owner is entitled to a refund of the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax paid under this section for the portion of the year remaining since the date the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax was paid.
(6) (a) If the owner of a vehicle subject to the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax described in this section cancels the registration of the vehicle and is eligible for a refund of fees as described in Section 41-1a-209, the owner is entitled to a refund of the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax paid under this section for the portion of the year remaining since the date the uniform fee in lieu of the ad valorem tax was paid.
63I-2-241 .
63I-2-241.
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Action History

  1. House/ filed

  2. House/ received from Senate

  3. Senate/ to House

  4. Senate/ strike enacting clause

  5. Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  6. Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table

  7. Senate/ 3rd reading

  8. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  9. Senate/ 2nd reading

  10. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  11. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  12. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  13. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  14. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  15. Senate/ received from House

  16. House/ to Senate

  17. House/ passed 3rd reading

  18. House/ uncircled

  19. House/ circled

  20. House/ 3rd reading

  21. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0056S01

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0056S01

  23. House/ 2nd reading

  24. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  25. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  26. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  27. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0056S01

  28. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0056S01

  29. House/ to standing committee [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  30. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  31. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  32. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  33. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0056

  34. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0056

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0056

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0056

  37. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  38. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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HB 56 is sponsored by Daniel McCay (Republican) and Katy Hall (Republican).
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