Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 22 — Minor Driving Hours Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 16, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 07, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    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

157 added · 162 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 22 clarifies that both stepparents and foster parents are allowed to supervise minors with learner permits while they practice driving. This change is important because it expands the support network for young drivers, ensuring they can receive guidance from more family members, which may lead to safer driving practices. Additionally, the bill includes some technical adjustments to improve clarity.

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12-04 18:01 S.B.
Enrolled Copy S.B.
Jill Koford 3 LONG TITLE Committee Note:
Jill Koford 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
The Transportation Interim Committee recommended this bill.
Legislative Vote:13 voting for 0 voting against 5 absent General Description:
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B (1)(a) The division may not license a person who:
(1)(a) The division may not license a person who:
S.B.
(A) a course in driver training approved by the commissioner;
22 12-04 18:01 (A) a course in driver training approved by the commissioner;
or S.B.
or (B) the requirements[ under] described in Subsection[ 53-3-210.5(6)(c)] 53-3-210.5(7)(c);
22 Enrolled Copy (B) the requirements[ under] described in Subsection[ 53-3-210.5(6)(c)] 53-3-210.5(7)(c);
(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection[ (3)(c)] (3)(b) or (c), the division may not grant - 2 - 12-04 18:01 S.B.
(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection[ (3)(c)] (3)(b) or (c), the division may not grant a motorcycle endorsement to[ a person ] an individual who:
22 a motorcycle endorsement to[ a person ] an individual who:
- 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
(i) [has not been granted ] does not hold an original or provisional class D license, a CDL, or an out-of-state equivalent to an original or provisional class D license or a CDL;[ and] or (ii) if the[ person ] individual is under 19 years old, has not held a motorcycle learner permit for two months[ unless Subsection (3)(b) applies].
22 (i) [has not been granted ] does not hold an original or provisional class D license, a CDL, or an out-of-state equivalent to an original or provisional class D license or a CDL;[ and] or (ii) if the[ person ] individual is under 19 years old, has not held a motorcycle learner permit for two months[ unless Subsection (3)(b) applies].
or - 3 - S.B.
or (iv)(A) a responsible individual 21 years old or older who is not the parent or legal - 3 - S.B.
22 12-04 18:01 (iv)(A) a responsible individual 21 years old or older who is not the parent or legal guardian is occupying a seat beside the applicant;
22 Enrolled Copy guardian is occupying a seat beside the applicant;
(A) a commercial driver training school licensed under Part 5, Commercial Driver - 4 - 12-04 18:01 S.B.
(A) a commercial driver training school licensed under Part 5, Commercial Driver Training Schools Act;
22 Training Schools Act;
or - 4 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
or (B) a driver education program approved by the State Board of Education or the division;
22 (B) a driver education program approved by the State Board of Education or the division;
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies that a stepparent or foster parent can supervise a minor with a learner permit while operating a vehicle.

  • 53-3-210.5

    the applicant's parent or legal guardian, who must be a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside the applicant; → the applicant's parent or legal guardian, who is a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside the applicant;

    The language is modified for clarity regarding the supervising requirement.

  • 53-3-210.5

    a responsible adult who has signed for the applicant under Section 53-3-211 and who must be a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside the applicant; → a responsible adult who has signed for the applicant under Section 53-3-211 and who is a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside the applicant;

    The language is modified for clarity regarding the supervising requirement.

  • 53-3-210.5

    a responsible individual 21 years old or older who is not the parent or legal guardian is occupying a seat beside the applicant; and the applicant's parent or legal guardian is not a licensed driver; and the individual occupying the seat beside the applicant is a licensed driver and has in the individual's immediate possession evidence that the individual is authorized by the applicant's parent or legal guardian to accompany the applicant while operating the motor vehicle; → a responsible individual 21 years old or older who is not the parent or legal guardian is occupying a seat beside the applicant; and the applicant's parent or legal guardian is not a licensed driver; and the individual described in Subsection (3)(b)(iv)(A) is a licensed driver and has in the individual's immediate possession evidence that the individual is authorized by the applicant's parent or legal guardian to accompany the applicant while operating the motor vehicle.

    The language is modified for clarity regarding the supervising requirement.

  • 53-3-210.5

    the applicant's parent or legal guardian, who must be a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside the applicant;

    Clarifies the definition of who may supervise a minor with a learner permit.

Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Senate/ to Governor

  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

  9. Senate/ received from House

  10. House/ to Senate

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

  13. House/ 3rd reading

  14. House/ 2nd reading

  15. House/ committee report favorable [House Transportation Committee]

  16. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

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

  18. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  19. House/ received from Senate

  20. Senate/ to House

  21. Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

  22. Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

  23. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  24. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  25. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  26. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Printing

  27. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0022

  28. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  29. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

  30. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0022

  31. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0022

  32. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0022

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 22?
SB 22 is sponsored by Jill Koford (Republican) and Wayne A. Harper (Republican).
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