HB 57 — Motor Vehicle Division Amendments
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 22, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 23, 2026.
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The amendments to Bill HB 57 include several important changes. Notably, the bill now standardizes the terminology used to describe vehicle weight throughout the state's code, which helps to avoid confusion. It also discontinues the issuance of new special interest vehicle license plates, but permits those who already have them to keep using them. Additionally, the bill simplifies certain regulations, such as removing the requirement for insurance on vehicles that are only registered and not used on highways, making it easier for residents to comply with vehicle laws.
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Motor Vehicle Division Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Christofferson Senate Sponsor:WayneSponsor: A.
Wayne A.
▸ discontinues the issuance of special interest vehicle license plates{,plates; while allowing those currently with a special interest vehicle license plate to continue to use the license plate} ;
▸ {amends provisions related to vehicle titles;} H ▸ amends provisions related to consignment sales of motor vehicles and motor vehicle aBctionauction licenses;
▸ 5 HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 strikes language requiring owner's or operator's security for a vehicle merely registered in the state but not operated on a highway;
MoneyH.B. Appropriated in this Bill:
57 Enrolled Copy Money Appropriated in this Bill:
41-1a-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 41-1a-202 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 294 41-1a-213 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 456 41-1a-215.5 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-225 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1999, Chapter 217 41-1a-229 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 41-1a-233 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 349 41-1a-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 41-1a-401 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-504 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter 1 41-1a-901 (Effective 07/01/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter 1 41-1a-902 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 377 41-1a-1201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 - 2 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 41-1a-1205 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1992, Chapter 1 41-1a-1206 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 215, 279 41-1a-1207 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 {41-1a-1210 (Effective 07/01/26), as repealed and reenacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 222} 41-1a-1219 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-1223 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 83 41-1a-1304 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 412 41-1a-1601 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 {41-1a-1607 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247} 41-3-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 280 41-3-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 36 41-3-202 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 424 41-3-210 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 370 41-3-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382 41-3-407 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 41-3-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 424 41-3-802 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 7 41-3-803 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 302 41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 220, 471 41-6a-1507 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 171 41-6a-1509 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 41-6a-1629 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 459 41-6a-1633 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapters 412, 454 41-6a-1636 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 412 41-12a-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 294 41-22-2 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 53-3-905 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 397 - 32 - HB0057Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0057S02 59-2-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 59-2-402 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 210 59-12-103 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 59-13-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 275 72-1-213.1 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 452 86 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
57 41-3-210 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 370 41-3-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382 41-3-407 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 41-3-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 424 41-3-802 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 7 41-3-803 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 302 41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 220, 471 41-6a-1507 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 171 41-6a-1509 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 41-6a-1629 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 459 41-6a-1633 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapters 412, 454 41-6a-1636 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 412 41-12a-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 294 41-22-2 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 53-3-905 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 397 59-2-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 234 59-2-402 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 210 59-12-103 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 59-13-102 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 275 72-1-213.1 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 452 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
41-1a-102.41-1a-102 (Effective 05/06/26).
[(4)] (3) "All-terrain type II vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.- 3 - H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy 41-22-2.
- 4 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) rebuilt and restored to operation;
or (b)- as4 a- carrierEnrolled toCopy transportH.B. the vehicle owner's goods or property in furtherance of the owner's commercial enterprise.
57 (b) as a carrier to transport the vehicle owner's goods or property in furtherance of the owner's commercial enterprise.
- 5 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(23)] (22) "Farm tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry.
[(24)] (23)(23)(a) (a) "Farm truck" means a truck used by the owner or operator of a farm solely for the owner's or operator's own use in the transportation of:
(a)- one5 or- moreH.B. commercial vehicles;
57 Enrolled Copy (a) one or more commercial vehicles;
and - 6 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) a rechargeable energy storage system where energy for the storage system comes solely from sources onboard the vehicle.
(30)(30)(a) (a) "Identification number" means the identifying number assigned by the manufacturer or by the division for the purpose of identifying the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
(32)(32)(a) (a) "In-state miles" means the total number of miles operated in this state during the preceding year by fleet power units.
(34) "Jurisdiction" means a state, district, province, political subdivision, territory, or possession- of6 the- UnitedEnrolled StatesCopy orH.B. any foreign country.
57 possession of the United States or any foreign country.
- 7 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (38) "Military vehicle" means a vehicle of any size or weight that was manufactured for use by armed forces and that is maintained in a condition that represents the vehicle's military design and markings regardless of current ownership or use.
(41)(41)(a) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.
(45)(45)(a) (a) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state as defined by Section 41-1a-202, and who does not engage in intrastate business within this state and- does7 not- operateH.B. in that business any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer within this state.
57 Enrolled Copy and does not operate in that business any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer within this state.
- 8 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (48) "Off-highway vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.
(49)(49)(a) (a) "Operate" means:
(52)(52)(a) (a) "Owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, holding title to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor whether or not the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is subject to a security interest.
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(c)- If8 a- vehicleEnrolled isCopy theH.B. subject of an agreement to lease, the lessor is considered the owner until the lessee exercises the lessee's option to purchase the vehicle.
57 (c) If a vehicle is the subject of an agreement to lease, the lessor is considered the owner until the lessee exercises the lessee's option to purchase the vehicle.
- 9 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (55) "Personalized license plate" means a license plate that has displayed on it a combination of letters, numbers, or both as requested by the owner of the vehicle and assigned to the vehicle by the division.
(56)(56)(a) (a) "Pickup truck" means a two-axle motor vehicle with motive power manufactured, remanufactured, or materially altered to provide an open cargo area.
(59) "Preceding year" means a period of 12 consecutive months fixed by the division that is within 16 months immediately preceding the commencement of the registration or license year in which proportional registration is sought.
(63)- "Recreational9 vehicle"- meansH.B. the same as that term is defined in Section 13-14-102.
57 Enrolled Copy (63) "Recreational vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-14-102.
-(66)(a) 10 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (66) (a) "Registration year" means a 12 consecutive month period commencing with the completion of the applicable registration criteria.
[(75)]- (76)10 "Special- groupEnrolled licenseCopy plate"H.B. means a type of license plate designed for a particular group of people or a license plate authorized and issued by the division in accordance with Section 41-1a-418 or Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates.
[(76){]57 {(77)}[(75)] }(76) (a) "Special interestgroup vehicle"license plate" means a vehicletype usedof license plate designed for generala transportationparticular purposesgroup of people or a license plate authorized and thatissued is:]by [(i)the 20division yearsin accordance with Section 41-1a-418 or olderPart from16, theSponsored currentSpecial year;Group License Plates.
or][(76)(a) -"Special 11 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(ii) a make or model of motor vehicle recognized by the division director as having unique interest orvehicle" historicmeans value.] [(b) In making a determination {[} under Subsection (76)(a){] whether a vehicle isused afor specialgeneral interesttransportation vehicle},purposes theand divisionthat directoris:] shall give special consideration to:] [(i) a20 makeyears of motor vehicle that is no longer manufactured;] [(ii) a make or modelolder offrom motorthe vehiclecurrent producedyear; in limited or token quantities;] [(iii) a make or model of motor vehicle produced as an experimental vehicle or one designed exclusively for educational purposes or museum display;
or] [(iv)[(ii) a motormake vehicleor model of anymotor agevehicle orrecognized makeby thatthe hasdivision notdirector beenas substantiallyhaving alteredunique interest or modifiedhistoric fromvalue.] original[(b) specificationsIn ofmaking a determination under Subsection (76)(a), the manufacturerdivision anddirector becauseshall give special consideration to:] [(i) a make of itsmotor significancevehicle that is beingno collected,longer preserved,manufactured;] restored,[(ii) maintained,a make or operatedmodel byof motor vehicle produced in limited or token quantities;] [(iii) a collectormake or hobbyistmodel of motor vehicle produced as aan leisureexperimental pursuit.]vehicle {[(77){]}or {(78)}one }designed (a)exclusively "Specialfor mobileeducational equipment"purposes meansor amuseum vehicle:display;
or] [(iv) a motor vehicle of any age or make that has not been substantially altered or modified from original specifications of the manufacturer and because of its significance is being collected, preserved, restored, maintained, or operated by a collector or hobbyist as a leisure pursuit.] (77)(a) "Special mobile equipment" means a vehicle:
{[(78){]}(78) {(79)} } "Specially constructed vehicle" means a vehicle of a type required to be registered in this state, not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles, and not materially altered from its original construction.
{[(79){]}(79)(a) {(80)} } (a) "Standard license plate" means a license plate for general issue described in Subsection- 41-1a-402(1).11 - H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy Subsection 41-1a-402(1).
-(80) 12 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 {[(80){]} {(81)} } "State impound yard" means a yard for the storage of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that meets the requirements of rules made by the commission as described in Subsection 41-1a-1101(7).
{[(81){]}(81) {(82)} } "Street-legal all-terrain vehicle" or "street-legal ATV" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-6a-102.
{[(82){]}(82) {(83)} } "Symbol decal" means the decal that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.
{[(83){]}(83) {(84)} } "Title" means the right to or ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
{[(84){]}(84)(a) {(85)} } (a) "Total fleet miles" means the total number of miles operated in all jurisdictions during the preceding year by power units.
{[(85){]}(85) {(86)} } "Tow truck motor carrier" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-9-102.
{[(86){]}(86) {(87)} } "Tow truck operator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-9-102.
{[(87){]}(87) {(88)} } "Trailer" means a vehicle:
{[(88){]}(88) {(89)} } "Transferee" means a person to whom the ownership of property is conveyed by sale, gift, or any other means except by the creation of a security interest.
{[(89){]}(89) {(90)} } "Transferor" means a person who transfers the person's ownership in property by sale, gift, or any other means except by creation of a security interest.
{[(90){]}(90) {(91)} } "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," or "fifth wheel trailer" means a portable vehicle without motive power, designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, or vacation use that does not require a special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle.
{[(91){]}(91) {(92)} } "Truck tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load that is drawn.
- 1312 - HB0057Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0057S02 {[(92){]} {(93)} } "Vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, off-highway vehicle, camper, park model recreational vehicle, manufactured home, and mobile home.
{[(93){]}57 {(94)}(92) }"Vehicle" "Vessel"includes meansa themotor samevehicle, astrailer, thatsemitrailer, termoff-highway isvehicle, definedcamper, inpark Sectionmodel 73-18-2.recreational vehicle, manufactured home, and mobile home.
{[(94){]}(93) {(95)}"Vessel" } "Vintage vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-21-1.73-18-2.
{[(95){]}(94) {(96)}"Vintage }vehicle" "Waters of this state" means the same as that term is defined in Section 73-18-2.41-21-1.
{[(96){]}(95) {(97)}"Waters }of "Weighmaster"this state" means athe person,same associationas ofthat persons,term oris corporationdefined permittedin toSection weigh73-18-2. vehicles under this chapter.
(96) "Weighmaster" means a person, association of persons, or corporation permitted to weigh vehicles under this chapter.
41-1a-202.41-1a-202 (Effective 05/06/26).
(c)(c)(i) (i) "Resident" means any of the following:
or - 14 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (B) any individual, partnership, limited liability company, firm, corporation, association, or other entity that:
or (II)- operates13 a- motorH.B. vehicle in intrastate transportation for other than seasonal work.
57 Enrolled Copy (II) operates a motor vehicle in intrastate transportation for other than seasonal work.
(2)(2)(a) (a) Registration under this chapter is not required for any:
- 15 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (vi) motor vehicle not designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of passengers for hire or for the transportation of property if the motor vehicle is registered in another state and is owned and operated by a nonresident of this state;
(vii)- vehicle14 [or- combinationEnrolled ofCopy vehiclesH.B. ]designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire or for the transportation of property if the vehicle[ or combination of vehicles] is registered in another state and is owned and operated by a nonresident of this state and if the vehicle[ or combination of vehicles] has a gross [laden weight] vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;
57 (vii) vehicle [or combination of vehicles ]designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire or for the transportation of property if the vehicle[ or combination of vehicles] is registered in another state and is owned and operated by a nonresident of this state and if the vehicle[ or combination of vehicles] has a gross [laden weight] vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;
or (C) a travel trailer, camping trailer, or fifth wheel trailer of 750 pounds or more [laden[ laden weight] gross vehicle weight rating;
and - 16 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) limited to 100 miles round trip on a highway.
(3)(3)(a) (a) Unless otherwise exempted under Subsection (2), registration under this chapter is required- for15 any- motorH.B. vehicle, combination of vehicles, trailer, semitrailer, vintage vehicle, or restored-modified vehicle within 60 days of the owner establishing residency in this state.
(b)57 (i)Enrolled TheCopy commissionrequired mayfor contractany withmotor avehicle, designatedcombination agentof describedvehicles, intrailer, Chaptersemitrailer, 12a,vintage Partvehicle, 8,or Uninsuredrestored-modified Motoristvehicle Identificationwithin Database60 Program,days toof determine the addressowner forestablishing whichresidency ain contractthis forstate. owner's or operator's security pertaining to a certain vehicle or vessel is tied.
(b)(i) The commission may contract with a designated agent described in Chapter 12a, Part 8, Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program, to determine the address for which a contract for owner's or operator's security pertaining to a certain vehicle or vessel is tied.
(e) Upon making a record of the commission's actions, and upon reasonable cause shown, the commission may waive, reduce, or compromise any penalty imposed under Subsection (3)(c) or (3)(3)(d). (d).
(f)(f)(i) - 17 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) The commission shall deposit money from a penalty under Subsections (3)(c)(i) and (3)(d)(ii) for failure to properly register or title a vehicle or vessel pursuant to this chapter, Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles, or Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act, into the Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted Account created- in16 Section- 41-12a-806.Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 created in Section 41-12a-806.
41-1a-213.41-1a-213 (Effective 05/06/26).
-(5)(a) 18 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), a new registration card issued by the commission on or after November 1, 2013, may not display the address of the owner or the lessee on the registration card.
(b)- A17 new- registrationH.B. card issued by the commission under one of the following provisions shall display the address of the owner or the lessee on the registration card:
57 Enrolled Copy (b) A new registration card issued by the commission under one of the following provisions shall display the address of the owner or the lessee on the registration card:
(6)(6)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d)(ii), the division shall include on a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record in the division's vehicle registration database an invisible condition identification symbol if:
(i)(i)(A) (A) the vehicle owner or an individual who is a regular driver of or passenger in the vehicle owner's vehicle has an invisible condition;
- 19 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (c) As part of the form described in Subsection (6)(a) and (b), the commission shall advise the individual signing the waiver of liability that by submitting the signed waiver, the individual consents to the release of the individual with an invisible condition's medical information to any person described in Subsections (6)(b)(iii)(A) through- (C),18 even- ifEnrolled theCopy personH.B. is otherwise ineligible to access the individual with an invisible condition's medical information under state or federal law.
(d)57 (i)through The(C), division:even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual with an invisible condition's medical information under state or federal law.
(d)(i) The division:
(ii) If the division is unable to confirm that the health care professional described in Subsection (6)(b)(6)(b)(ii) (ii) holds a current state license, the division shall deny the request described in Subsection (6)(a).
(7)(7)(a) (a) For each individual who qualifies under this section to include an invisible condition identification symbol in a vehicle owner's vehicle registration database record, the division shall:
- 20 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (8) Within 30 days after the day on which the division receives a vehicle owner's written request, the division shall:
and (b)- provide19 the- updatedH.B. vehicle registration database record to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System.
57 Enrolled Copy (b) provide the updated vehicle registration database record to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System.
41-1a-215.5.41-1a-215.5 (Effective 05/06/26).
(2)(2)(a) (a) A person may register the following types of vehicles for a 24-month period that begins the first day of the calendar month of registration and expires on the last day of the 24th month of registration:
- 21 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 Section 5.
41-1a-225.41-1a-225 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1) Before a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 6,000 pounds that was not originally manufactured for sale in the United States may be registered in this state, the applicant shall provide at the time of registration, a signed statement certifying that the- vehicle20 complies- withEnrolled allCopy federalH.B. laws and regulations applicable to the vehicle.
57 the vehicle complies with all federal laws and regulations applicable to the vehicle.
41-1a-229.41-1a-229 (Effective 05/06/26).
41-1a-233.41-1a-233 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 22 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) the date of sale from the manufacturer to the first purchaser;
(b) "Passenger rental car establishment" means an establishment described in NAICS subsector- 53211121 of- theH.B. 2022 North American Industry Classification System of the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget.
57 Enrolled Copy subsector 532111 of the 2022 North American Industry Classification System of the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget.
(3)(3)(a) (a) A conditional registration issued under Subsection (2) shall be in effect:
- 23 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (4) If a Utah title is not issued for a vehicle within 10 months of the beginning of the month in which a conditional registration is issued for the vehicle, the division shall:
(5) A commercial vehicle that is issued a conditional registration as provided in this section is- subject22 to- theEnrolled sameCopy feesH.B. that would apply to the commercial vehicle if the registration was not a conditional registration.
57 is subject to the same fees that would apply to the commercial vehicle if the registration was not a conditional registration.
41-1a-301.41-1a-301 (Effective 05/06/26).
(2)(2)(a) (a) An owner or operator of a fleet of commercial vehicles based in this state and operating in two or more jurisdictions may register commercial vehicles for operation under the International Registration Plan or the Uniform Vehicle Registration Proration and Reciprocity Agreement by filing an application with the division.
(3)(3)(a) (a) If no operations were conducted during the preceding year, in computing fees due:
- 24 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (4) The division shall determine the registration fee for apportioned vehicles as follows:
(5) The registrant may list trailers or semitrailers of apportioned fleets separately as "trailer fleets" on the application, with the fees paid according to the total distance those trailers were- towed23 in- allH.B. jurisdictions during the preceding year mileage reporting period.
(6)57 (a)Enrolled (i)Copy Whenwere thetowed registrant has paid the proper fees and cleared the property tax or in lieuall feejurisdictions underduring Section 41-1a-206 or 41-1a-207, the divisionpreceding shallyear issuemileage areporting registrationperiod. card and license plate for each unit listed on the application.
(6)(a)(i) When the registrant has paid the proper fees and cleared the property tax or in lieu fee under Section 41-1a-206 or 41-1a-207, the division shall issue a registration card and license plate for each unit listed on the application.
(c)(c)(i) (i) In lieu of a permanent registration card or license plate, the division may issue one temporary permit authorizing operation of new or unlicensed vehicles until the permanent registration is completed.
(d)(d)(i) (i) The division shall issue one distinctive license plate for apportioned vehicles.
(iii)(iii)(A) (A) The division shall issue distinctive decals or a distinctive license plate displaying the word "apportioned" or the abbreviation "APP" for each apportioned vehicle.
- 25 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (iv) At the request of a registrant of an apportioned vehicle, the division may issue a second license plate, for a total of two, to display on both the front and rear of the apportioned vehicle.
(8)- (a)24 The- divisionEnrolled shallCopy registerH.B. vehicles added to an apportioned fleet after the beginning of the registration year by applying the quotient under Subsection (4)(a) for the original application to the fees due for the remainder of the registration year.
(b)57 (i)(8)(a) The ownerdivision shall maintainregister andvehicles submitadded completeto annualan mileageapportioned forfleet eachafter vehiclethe inbeginning eachof jurisdiction,the showingregistration allyear milesby operatedapplying bythe quotient under Subsection (4)(a) for the lessororiginal andapplication lessee.to the fees due for the remainder of the registration year.
(b)(i) The owner shall maintain and submit complete annual mileage for each vehicle in each jurisdiction, showing all miles operated by the lessor and lessee.
(c)(c)(i) (i) An owner-operator, who is a lessor, may register the vehicle in the name of the owner-operator.
(d)(d)(i) (i) At the option of the lessor, the lessee may register a leased vehicle.
(9)(9)(a) (a) When the division has accepted an application for apportioned registration, the registrant shall preserve the records on which the application is based for a period of three years after the close of the registration year.
- 26 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (c) The division may not make an assessment for deficiency or claim for credit for any period for which records are no longer required.
(10)(10)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (10)(b), the division shall deposit all state fees collected under this section in the Transportation Fund.
(b) The commission may use the following fees as a dedicated credit to cover the costs of- electronic25 credentialing- asH.B. provided in Section 41-1a-303:
57 Enrolled Copy of electronic credentialing as provided in Section 41-1a-303:
(a)(a)(i) (i) If the registrant is replacing a vehicle for one withdrawn from the fleet and the new vehicle is of the same [weight] gross vehicle weight rating category as the replaced vehicle, the registrant shall file a supplemental application.
(12)(12)(a) (a) An out-of-state carrier with an apportionally registered vehicle who has not presented a certificate of property tax or in lieu fee as required by Section 41-1a-206 or 41-1a-207, shall pay, at the time of registration, a proportional part of an equalized highway use tax computed as follows:
- 27 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) Multiply the number of vehicles or combination of vehicles registered in each [weight][ weight] gross combined weight rating class by the equivalent tax figure from the following tables:
[Vehicle or Combination Registered Weight] Gross Age of Vehicle Equivalent Tax Registered Weight] Gross Combined Weight Rating 14,000 pounds or less 12 or more years $10 14,000 pounds or less 9 or more years but less $50 than 12 $50 years 14,000 pounds or less 6 or more years but less $80 than 9 years$80 14,000 pounds or less 3 or more years but less $110 than 6 years 14,000 pounds or less Less than 3 years $150 [Vehicle or Combination Registered Equivalent Weight] Gross Combined Weight Tax Rating 14,001 - 18,00026 pounds $150 18,001 - 34,000Enrolled poundsCopy 200H.B. 34,001 - 48,000 pounds 300 48,001 - 64,000 pounds 450 64,001 pounds and over 600 (ii) Multiply the equivalent tax value for the total fleet determined under Subsection (12)(a)(i) by the fraction computed under Subsection (4) for the apportioned fleet for the registration year.
57 14,000 pounds or less 3 or more years but less than$110 years 14,000 pounds or less Less than 3 years $150 [Vehicle or Combination Registered Equivalent Weight] Gross Combined Weight Rating Tax 14,001 - 18,000 pounds $150 18,001 - 34,000 pounds 200 34,001 - 48,000 pounds 300 48,001 - 64,000 pounds 450 64,001 pounds and over 600 (ii) Multiply the equivalent tax value for the total fleet determined under Subsection (12)(a)(i) by the fraction computed under Subsection (4) for the apportioned fleet for the registration year.
(13)(13)(a) (a) Commercial vehicles meeting the registration requirements of another jurisdiction may, as an alternative to full or apportioned registration, secure a temporary registration permit for a period not to exceed 96 hours or until they leave the state, whichever is less, for a fee of:
- 28 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) $25 for a single unit;
41-1a-401.41-1a-401 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)(1)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (1)(c), (d), and (e), the division upon registering a vehicle shall issue to the owner:
(ii)- one27 registration- decalH.B. for a park model recreational vehicle, in lieu of a license plate, which shall be attached in plain sight to the rear of the park model recreational vehicle;
57 Enrolled Copy (ii) one registration decal for a park model recreational vehicle, in lieu of a license plate, which shall be attached in plain sight to the rear of the park model recreational vehicle;
(c)(c)(i) (i) Notwithstanding Subsections (1)(a) and (b) and except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii), the division, upon registering a motor vehicle that has been sold, traded, or the ownership of which has been otherwise released, shall transfer the license plate issued to the person applying to register the vehicle if:
- 29 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) The division may not transfer a personalized or special group license plate to a new registered owner under this Subsection (1)(c) if the new registered owner does not meet the qualification or eligibility requirements for that personalized or special group license plate under this part or Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates.
(d)(d)(i) (i) For a vehicle described in Section 41-1a-301, the division upon registering a vehicle shall issue a license plate or set of license plates as provided in that section.
(2) The division may receive applications for registration renewal, renew registration, and issue- a28 new- licenseEnrolled plateCopy orH.B. registration decal at any time prior to the expiration of registration.
(3)57 (a)issue (i)a Exceptnew as provided in Subsection (3)(a)(ii), all license plates to be manufactured and issued by the division shall be treated with a fully reflective material on the plate faceor thatregistration providesdecal effectiveat andany dependabletime reflectiveprior brightnessto during the serviceexpiration period of theregistration. license plate.
(3)(a)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(a)(ii), all license plates to be manufactured and issued by the division shall be treated with a fully reflective material on the plate face that provides effective and dependable reflective brightness during the service period of the license plate.
(4)(4)(a) - 30 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) The commission may issue, adopt, and require the use of indicia of registration it considers advisable in lieu of or in conjunction with license plates as provided in this part.
41-1a-504.41-1a-504 (Effective 05/06/26).
41-1a-901.41-1a-901 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1)- [29 Each- ]H.B. Except as provided in Subsection (2), each motor vehicle required to be registered under this chapter shall be equipped with a properly functioning odometer.
(2)57 SubsectionEnrolled Copy (1) does[ notEach apply] Except as provided in Subsection (2), each motor vehicle required to abe street-legalregistered all-terrainunder vehiclethatthis waschapter notshall be equipped with ana odometerproperly byfunctioning theodometer. manufacturer.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a street-legal all-terrain vehicle that was not equipped with an odometer by the manufacturer.
41-1a-902.41-1a-902 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 31 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) the transferor's name and address;
(f)(f)(i) (i) that to the best of the transferor's knowledge, the odometer reading reflects the amount of miles or kilometers the motor vehicle has actually been driven;
(3)(3)(a) (a) Each transferee of a motor vehicle shall acknowledge receipt of the odometer disclosure statement required by Subsection (2) by signing it, and the transferor shall deliver to the transferee the original odometer disclosure statement.
Both the transferor- and30 the- transfereeEnrolled shallCopy retainH.B. a legible copy of the odometer disclosure statement for not less than four years.
57 transferor and the transferee shall retain a legible copy of the odometer disclosure statement for not less than four years.
- 32 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (5) If the motor vehicle has not been titled or if the certificate of title does not contain a space for the information required, the written disclosure shall be executed as a separate document.
41-1a-1201.41-1a-1201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/29).
(3) Funds generated under Subsections [41-1a-1211(1)(b)(ii), (6)(b)(ii)] 41-1a-1211(1)(b)(iii), (6)(6)(b)(iii), (b)(iii), (7), and (9), and Section 41-1a-1212 shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122.
(4)(4)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (4)(b) and Section 41-1a-1205, the expenses of the commission in enforcing and administering this part shall be provided for by legislative appropriation from the revenues of the Transportation Fund.
(b)- Three31 dollars- ofH.B. the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and administering this part.
57 Enrolled Copy (b) Three dollars of the registration fees imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and administering this part.
(5)(5)(a) (a) The following portions of the registration fees imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created in Section 72-2-124:
- 33 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (v) $24.50 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(e)(i);
(6)(6)(a) (a) Ninety-four cents of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Public Safety Restricted Account created in Section 53-3-106.
(7)(7)(a) (a) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
(b)- One32 dollar- ofEnrolled eachCopy registrationH.B. fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
57 (b) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
(9)(9)(a) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to Subsection (9)(b), $2 of each registration fee imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 shall be deposited into the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund created in Section 72-2-133.
- 34 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) an amount calculated by multiplying the amount deposited by the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index;
41-1a-1205.41-1a-1205 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1) The automobile driver education [tax] fee collected under Section 41-1a-1204 shall be placed to the credit of the Automobile Driver Education Tax Account within the Uniform- School33 Fund.- H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy Uniform School Fund.
41-1a-1206.41-1a-1206 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 35 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds [gross unladen] shipping weight;
(d)(d)(i) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross [laden weight] combined weight rating;
(e)(e)(i) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross [laden weight] combined weight rating;
(f)(f)(i) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross [laden weight] combined weight rating;
(i)- an34 amount- equalEnrolled toCopy theH.B. road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for:
57 (i) an amount equal to the road usage charge cap described in Section 72-1-213.1 for:
(i) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(g), for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1983 or newer, 50 cents;
(2)(2)(a) (a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
and - 36 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross [laden weight] combined weight rating, excluding motorcycles.
(3)(3)(a) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2024, at the time of registration:
(b)(b)(i) (i) Beginning on January 1, 2019, the commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii),- (1)(d)(i),35 (1)(e)(i),- (1)(f)(i),H.B. (1)(g), (1)(j), (2)(a), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (7), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
57 Enrolled Copy (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g), (1)(j), (2)(a), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (7), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
and - 37 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (B) 0.
(4)(4)(a) (a) The initial registration fee for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1982 or older is $40.
(6)(6)(a) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross [laden weight] combined weight rating declared in the licensee's application for registration.
(b)(b)(i) (i) Gross [laden weight] combined weight rating shall be computed in units of 2,000 pounds.
(ii) [A] For purposes of Subsection (6)(b)(i), a fractional part of 2,000 pounds is a full unit.- 36 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 unit.
and (b)(b)(i) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds;
or - 38 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and the owner submits to the division a certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver in compliance with Section 41-6a-1642.
41-1a-1207.41-1a-1207 (Effective 05/06/26).
{Section 17.
Section 41-1a-1210 is amended to read:
} 41-1a-1210.
Fees for original and duplicate certificates of title.
(1) A fee of $6 shall be paid to the division for the issuance of each original and duplicate certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is not issued through electronic means.
(2) Upon availability of an electronic title from the division, a fee of $3 shall be paid to the division for the issuance of each electronic original certificate of title or electronic duplicate certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
41-1a-1219.41-1a-1219 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)- At37 the- timeH.B. application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles over 14,000 pounds gross [laden weight] combined weight rating, the applicant shall pay a motor carrier fee of $6 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles.
57 Enrolled Copy (1) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles over 14,000 pounds gross [laden weight] combined weight rating, the applicant shall pay a motor carrier fee of $6 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles.
- 39 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (3) For a vehicle registered for a 24-month period as provided in Section 41-1a-215.5, the fee amounts under this section are double the amounts due for the same vehicle registered for a 12-month period.
41-1a-1223.41-1a-1223 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1)(1)(a)(i) (a) (i) A county legislative body of a county that is required to utilize a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or in which an emissions inspection and maintenance program is necessary to attain or maintain any national ambient air quality standard in accordance with Section 41-6a-1642 may impose a local emissions compliance fee of up to:
(3)- To38 impose- orEnrolled changeCopy theH.B. amount of a fee under this section, the county legislative body shall pass an ordinance:
57 (3) To impose or change the amount of a fee under this section, the county legislative body shall pass an ordinance:
and - 40 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (c) providing an effective date for the fee as provided in Subsection (4).
(4)(4)(a) (a) If a county legislative body enacts, changes, or repeals a fee under this section, the enactment, change, or repeal shall take effect on January 1 if the commission receives notice meeting the requirements of Subsection (4)(b) from the county prior to October 1.
41-1a-1304.41-1a-1304 (Effective 05/06/26).
41-1a-1601.41-1a-1601 (Effective 05/06/26).
(2)(2)(a) (a) "Charitable purpose" means:
(viii)- defending39 human- rightsH.B. and civil rights secured by law;
or57 -Enrolled 41Copy -(viii) HB0057defending comparedhuman withrights HB0057S02and (ix)civil combatingrights communitysecured deteriorationby andlaw; juvenile delinquency.
or (ix) combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
(6)(6)(a) (a) "Existing special group license plate" means a special group license plate that the division issues before January 1, 2024.
(10)(10)(a) (a) "Private nonprofit organization" means a private nonprofit organization that:
- 42 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (11) "Private nonprofit special group license plate" means a sponsored special group license plate issued to a contributor to a private nonprofit organization.
(a) the minimum annual contribution amount established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iii);- 40 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iii);
(17)(17)(a) (a) "State agency support special group license plate" means[:] - 43 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(i)] a sponsored special group license plate issued to a contributor to a state agency to support a specific state agency program[;
{Section 21.
Section 41-1a-1607 is amended to read:
} 41-1a-1607.
State agency special group license plates.
(1) A sponsoring organization that is a state agency:
(a) shall only use funds received through the sponsored special group license plate program for the implementation or administration of the state agency's designated program;
and (b) may not direct funds received through the sponsored special group license plate program to a nongovernmental entity.
(2) (a) For a classic support special group license plate described in Section 41-1a-419, the division shall require each applicant to pay a $25 contribution to obtain the classic support special group license plate.
(b) The division shall transfer revenue from the classic support special group license plate into the General Fund.
(3) (a) Beginning on May 6, 2026, the division may not issue a special interest vehicle support special group license plate.
(b) An individual using a valid special interest vehicle support special group license plate on or before May 5, 2026, may continue to use the special interest support special group license plate.
41-3-102.41-3-102 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)- "Administrator"41 means- theH.B. motor vehicle enforcement administrator.
(2)57 (a)Enrolled "Affiliate"Copy (1) "Administrator" means athe personmotor that:vehicle enforcement administrator.
(2)(a) "Affiliate" means a person that:
- 44 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (A) possesses control over a person specified;
(3) "Agent" means a person other than a holder of any dealer's or salesperson's license issued under this chapter, that for salary, commission, or compensation of any kind, negotiates in any way for the sale, purchase, order, or exchange of three or more motor vehicles for any other person in any 12-12-month month period.
(9)(9)(a) (a) "Dealer" means a person:
and (ii) that sells, displays for sale, or offers for sale or exchange three or more new or used- motor42 vehicles- orEnrolled off-highwayCopy vehiclesH.B. in any 12-month period.
-57 45used -motor HB0057vehicles compared with HB0057S02 (b) "Dealer" includes a representative or consigneeoff-highway ofvehicles in any dealer.12-month period.
(b) "Dealer" includes a representative or consignee of any dealer.
(12)(12)(a) (a) "Dismantler" means a person engaged in the business of dismantling motor vehicles subject to registration under Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, for the resale of parts or for salvage.
- 46 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (17) "Electric vehicle manufacturer" means a person that, in this state, sells, displays for sale, or offers for sale or exchange only new motor vehicles of the person's own line-make- that43 are:- H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy line-make that are:
(b)(b)(i) (i) passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less;
(20) "Fleet transaction" means a licensee's sale of one or more motor vehicles to a manufacturer-manufacturer-approved approved current fleet customer under the manufacturer's fleet program.
(21)(21)(a) (a) "Franchise" means a contract or agreement between a dealer and a manufacturer of new motor vehicles or a manufacturer's distributor or factory branch by which the dealer is authorized to sell any specified make or makes of new motor vehicles.
(22)(22)(a) (a) "Franchise holder" means a manufacturer that:
- 47 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (A) another manufacturer that previously or currently has a franchised dealer;
(v) is under legal or common ownership, or practical control, with another manufacturer that previously had or currently has a franchised dealer in the United States;- 44 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 States;
(i)(i)(A) (A) passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less;
- 48 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(26)] (27) "Material owner" means a person that possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management, policies, or activities of another person:- 45 - H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy person:
[(27)] (28)(28)(a) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is:
[(32)] (33)(33)(a) (a) "Principal place of business" means a site or location in this state:
- 49 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) devoted exclusively to the business for which the dealer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, transporter, dismantler, crusher, or body shop is licensed, and businesses incidental to the dealer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, transporter, dismantler, crusher, or body shop;
and (iii)- that46 includes- aEnrolled permanentCopy enclosedH.B. building or structure large enough to accommodate the office of the establishment and to provide a safe place to keep the books and other records of the business, at which the principal portion of the business is conducted and the books and records kept and maintained.
57 (iii) that includes a permanent enclosed building or structure large enough to accommodate the office of the establishment and to provide a safe place to keep the books and other records of the business, at which the principal portion of the business is conducted and the books and records kept and maintained.
- 50 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(39)] (41) "Special equipment dealer" means a new or new and used motor vehicle dealer engaged in the business of buying new incomplete motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 12,000 or more pounds and installing special equipment on the incomplete motor vehicle.
[(40)]- (42)47 "Trailer"- meansH.B. the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102.
57 Enrolled Copy [(40)] (42) "Trailer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102.
41-3-201.41-3-201 (Effective 05/06/26).
[or] - 51 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (l) body shop[.] ;
(3)(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c), a person may not bid on or purchase a vehicle with a nonrepairable or salvage certificate as defined in Section 41-1a-1001 at or through a motor vehicle auction unless the person is a licensed salvage vehicle buyer.
(b)- Except48 as- providedEnrolled inCopy SubsectionH.B. (3)(c), a person may not offer for sale, sell, or exchange a vehicle with a nonrepairable or salvage certificate as defined in Section 41-1a-1001 at or through a motor vehicle auction except to a licensed salvage vehicle buyer.
57 (b) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c), a person may not offer for sale, sell, or exchange a vehicle with a nonrepairable or salvage certificate as defined in Section 41-1a-1001 at or through a motor vehicle auction except to a licensed salvage vehicle buyer.
(d)(d)(i) (i) An operator of a motor vehicle auction shall verify that an in-state purchaser not licensed under this section has the licenses required in Subsection (3)(c)(ii).
- 52 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (e) For a vehicle with a salvage certificate purchased under Subsection (3)(c)(ii), an operator of a motor vehicle auction shall:
(i)(i)(A) (A) until Subsection (3)(e)(i)(B) applies, make application for a salvage certificate of title on behalf of the Utah purchaser within seven days of the purchase if the purchaser does not have a salvage vehicle buyer license, dealer license, body shop license, or dismantler license issued in accordance with Section 41-3-202;
or (B)- beginning49 on- orH.B. after the date that the Motor Vehicle Division has implemented the Motor Vehicle Division's GenTax system, make application electronically, in a form and time period approved by the Motor Vehicle Division, for a salvage certificate of title to be issued in the name of the purchaser;
57 Enrolled Copy (B) beginning on or after the date that the Motor Vehicle Division has implemented the Motor Vehicle Division's GenTax system, make application electronically, in a form and time period approved by the Motor Vehicle Division, for a salvage certificate of title to be issued in the name of the purchaser;
- 53 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (g) The commission may impose an administrative entrance fee established in accordance with the procedures and requirements of Section 63J-1-504 not to exceed $10 on a person not holding a license described in Subsection (3)(e)(i) that enters the physical premises of a motor vehicle auction for the purpose of viewing available salvage vehicles prior to an auction.
(4)(4)(a) (a) An operator of a motor vehicle auction shall keep a record of the sale of each salvage- vehicle.50 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 salvage vehicle.
(5)(5)(a) (a) An operator of a motor vehicle auction shall store a salvage vehicle sold at auction in a secure facility until the salvage vehicle is claimed as provided in this section.
- 54 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) the year, make, and vehicle identification number of the claimed vehicle;
(e)- An51 operator- ofH.B. a motor vehicle auction shall:
57 Enrolled Copy (e) An operator of a motor vehicle auction shall:
(6)(6)(a) (a) If applicable, an operator of a motor vehicle auction shall comply with the reporting requirements of the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System overseen by the United States Department of Justice if the person sells a vehicle with a salvage certificate to an in-state purchaser under Subsection (3)(c)(ii).
(7)(7)(a) (a) An operator of a motor vehicle auction that sells a salvage vehicle to a person that is an out-of-out-of-country country buyer shall:
- 55 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (8) A dealer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, transporter, dismantler, crusher, or body shop shall obtain a supplemental license, in accordance with Section 41-3-201.7 for each additional place of business maintained by the licensee.
(9)(9)(a) (a) A person who has been convicted of any law relating to motor vehicle commerce or motor vehicle fraud may not be issued a license or purchase a vehicle with a salvage or nonrepairable certificate unless full restitution regarding those convictions has been made.
(10)(10)(a) (a) The division may not issue a license to a new applicant for a new or used motor vehicle dealer license, a direct-sale manufacturer license, a new or used motorcycle dealer- license,52 or- aEnrolled smallCopy trailerH.B. dealer license unless the new applicant completes an eight-hour orientation class approved by the division that includes education on motor vehicle laws and rules.
57 dealer license, or a small trailer dealer license unless the new applicant completes an eight-hour orientation class approved by the division that includes education on motor vehicle laws and rules.
(d)(d)(i) (i) The division shall approve:
- 56 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (E) federal requirements related to motor vehicles as determined by the division;
41-3-202.- 53 - H.B.
57 Enrolled Copy 41-3-202 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 57 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) offer for sale, sell, or exchange used motor vehicles;
(6)(6)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), a salesperson's license permits the licensee to act as a motor vehicle salesperson and is valid for employment with only one- dealer54 at- aEnrolled time.Copy H.B.
57 one dealer at a time.
(7)(7)(a) (a) A direct-sale manufacturer salesperson's license permits the licensee to act as a direct-sale manufacturer salesperson for one direct-sales manufacturer.
(8)(8)(a) (a) A manufacturer's license permits the licensee to construct or assemble motor vehicles subject to registration under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, at an established place of business and to remanufacture motor vehicles.
(9)(9)(a) - 58 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) A transporter's license permits the licensee to transport or deliver motor vehicles subject to registration under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, from a manufacturing, assembling, or distributing point or from a dealer, to dealers, distributors, or sales agents of a manufacturer or remanufacturer, to or from detail or repair shops, and to financial institutions or places of storage from points of repossession.
(b)- operate55 as- aH.B. body shop;
57 Enrolled Copy (b) operate as a body shop;
[(13)] (14)(14)(a)(i) (a) - 59 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) A remanufacturer's license permits the licensee to construct, reconstruct, assemble, or reassemble motor vehicles subject to registration under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, from used or new motor vehicles or parts.
[(17)]- (18)56 (a)- AEnrolled salvageCopy vehicleH.B. buyer license permits the licensee to bid on or purchase a vehicle with a salvage certificate as defined in Section 41-1a-1001 at any motor vehicle auction.
57 [(17)] (18)(a) A salvage vehicle buyer license permits the licensee to bid on or purchase a vehicle with a salvage certificate as defined in Section 41-1a-1001 at any motor vehicle auction.
- 60 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) business history;
41-3-210.41-3-210 (Effective 05/06/26).
(f) act as a dealer, dismantler, crusher, manufacturer, transporter, remanufacturer, or body- shop57 without- maintainingH.B. a principal place of business;
57 Enrolled Copy body shop without maintaining a principal place of business;
- 61 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (i) as a new motor vehicle dealer, special equipment dealer, or used motor vehicle dealer fail to give notice of sales or transfers as required in Section 41-3-301;
(o)(o)(i) (i) as a dealer, dismantler, body shop, or manufacturer, maintain a principal place of business or additional place of business that shares any common area with a business- or58 activity- notEnrolled directlyCopy relatedH.B. to motor vehicle commerce;
57 business or activity not directly related to motor vehicle commerce;
- 62 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (t) sell, display for sale, offer for sale, or exchange any new motor vehicle if the licensee does not:
(2)(2)(a) (a) If a new motor vehicle is constructed in more than one stage, such as a motor home, ambulance, or van conversion, the licensee shall advertise, represent, sell, and exchange the vehicle as the make designated by the final stage manufacturer, except in those specific situations where the licensee:
(i) possesses a franchise from the initial or first stage manufacturer, presumably the manufacturer- of59 the- motorH.B. vehicle's chassis;
57 Enrolled Copy manufacturer of the motor vehicle's chassis;
- 63 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (c) a record of every motor vehicle bought or otherwise acquired and wrecked or dismantled by the licensee;
(5)(5)(a) (a) A manufacturer, distributor, distributor representative, or factory representative may not induce or attempt to induce by means of coercion, intimidation, or discrimination any dealer to:
(iv) enter into an agreement with the manufacturer, distributor, distributor representative, or factory representative of any of them, or to do any other act unfair- to60 the- dealerEnrolled byCopy threateningH.B. to cancel any franchise or contractual agreement between the manufacturer, distributor, distributor branch, or factory branch and the dealer;
(v)57 refuseunfair to deliverthe todealer anyby dealerthreatening havingto acancel any franchise or contractual arrangementagreement forbetween the retail sale of new and unused motor vehicles sold or distributed by the manufacturer, distributor, distributor branchbranch, or factory branch,branch anyand motor vehicle, publicly advertised for immediate delivery within days after the dealer'sdealer; order is received;
-(v) 64refuse -to HB0057deliver comparedto withany HB0057S02dealer (vi)having unfairly,a withoutfranchise regardor tocontractual arrangement for the equitiesretail sale of thenew dealer,and cancelunused motor vehicles sold or distributed by the franchisemanufacturer, ofdistributor, distributor branch or factory branch, any motor vehiclevehicle, dealer;publicly advertised for immediate delivery within 60 days after the dealer's order is received;
(vi) unfairly, without regard to the equities of the dealer, cancel the franchise of any motor vehicle dealer;
or (vii) waive or forbear the right of the dealer, if the dealer offers for sale, sells, or exchanges cargo/cargo/utility utility trailers, to protest the establishment or relocation of a dealer who offers for sale, sells, or exchanges cargo/utility trailers of the same line-make in the relevant market area of the established dealer.
or (B) for a dealership located in a county that has a population of 225,000 or more, the area within a 10-10-mile mile radius of the dealership.
(7)(7)(a) (a) The holder of any new motor vehicle dealer or direct-sale manufacturer license issued under this chapter may not sell any new motor vehicle to:
(i) another dealer licensed under this chapter who does not hold a valid franchise for the make of new motor vehicles sold, unless the selling dealer licenses and titles the- new61 motor- vehicleH.B. to the purchasing dealer;
57 Enrolled Copy the new motor vehicle to the purchasing dealer;
- 65 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) Subsection (7)(a)(i) does not apply to the sale of a new incomplete motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 12,000 or more pounds to a special equipment dealer licensed under this chapter.
(11)(11)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (11)(c), or in cases of undue hardship or emergency as provided by rule by the division, a dealer or salesperson licensed under this chapter may not, on consecutive days of Saturday and Sunday, sell, offer for sale, lease, or offer for lease a motor vehicle.
(13)- (a)62 A- dismantlerEnrolled orCopy dealerH.B. engaged in the business of dismantling motor vehicles for the sale of parts or salvage shall identify any vehicles or equipment used by the dismantler or dealer for transporting parts or salvage on the highways.
-57 66(13)(a) -A HB0057dismantler comparedor withdealer HB0057S02engaged (b)in Thethe identificationbusiness requiredof underdismantling Subsectionmotor (13)(a)vehicles shall:for the sale of parts or salvage shall identify any vehicles or equipment used by the dismantler or dealer for transporting parts or salvage on the highways.
(b) The identification required under Subsection (13)(a) shall:
(14)(14)(a) (a) Subject to Subsection (14)(b), a licensed vehicle dealer may:
41-3-301.41-3-301 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)(1)(a) (a) Each dealer licensed under Part 2, Licensing, upon the sale and delivery of any motor vehicle for which a temporary permit is issued under Section 41-3-302 shall within 45 days submit a certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin for that motor vehicle, endorsed according to law, to the Motor Vehicle Division, accompanied by all documents required to obtain a new certificate of title and registration in the new owner's name.
- 67 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) If a temporary permit is not issued, the certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of- origin63 shall- beH.B. delivered to the vendee, endorsed according to law, within 48 hours, unless the vendee is a dealer or dismantler in which case the title or manufacturer's certificate of origin shall be delivered within days.
(c)57 (i)Enrolled ACopy motorof vehicleorigin consignedshall be delivered to anthe auctionvendee, andendorsed soldaccording isto consideredlaw, soldwithin by48 hours, unless the consignorvendee tois thea auctiondealer andor thendismantler soldin bywhich case the auctiontitle toor themanufacturer's consignee.certificate of origin shall be delivered within 21 days.
(c)(i) A motor vehicle consigned to an auction and sold is considered sold by the consignor to the auction and then sold by the auction to the consignee.
(d)(d)(i)(A) (i) (A) A motor vehicle consigned to a [wholesale ]motor vehicle auction and sold to a licensed dealer or dismantler is considered sold by the consignor to the licensed dealer or dismantler.
(D) By endorsing the certificate of title as agent of the consignor as described in Subsection (1)(d)(1)(d)(i)(C), (i)(C), the [wholesale ]motor vehicle auction does not become the owner, seller, or assignor of title.
(ii)(ii)(A) (A) A [wholesale ]motor vehicle auction may purchase or sell motor vehicles in its own name.
(2)(2)(a)(i) (a) (i) Each dealer licensed under Part 2, Licensing, upon the sale and delivery of a motor vehicle for which a temporary permit is issued under Section 41-3-302, shall within 45 days give written notice of the sale to the Motor Vehicle Division upon a form provided by the Motor Vehicle Division.
- 68 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (B) the names and addresses of the dealer and the purchaser;
(c)- The64 administrator- mayEnrolled makeCopy rulesH.B. in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing that the notice required under Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b) may be filed in electronic form or on magnetic media.
57 (c) The administrator may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing that the notice required under Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b) may be filed in electronic form or on magnetic media.
41-3-407.41-3-407 (Effective 05/06/26).
(4)(4)(a) (a) "Motor vehicle" includes:
or - 69 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (iv) any motor vehicle with a gross [laden weight] vehicle weight rating of over 14,000 pounds, except a motor home as defined under Subsection (4)(a)(i).
(6)(6)(a) (a) "Nonconformity" means a defect, malfunction, or condition that fails to conform to the express warranty, or substantially impairs the use, safety, or value of a motor vehicle.
(b) "Nonconformity" does not include a defect, malfunction, or condition that results from- an65 accident,- abuse,H.B. neglect, modification, or alteration of a motor vehicle by a person other than the manufacturer, its authorized agent, or a dealer.
57 Enrolled Copy from an accident, abuse, neglect, modification, or alteration of a motor vehicle by a person other than the manufacturer, its authorized agent, or a dealer.
41-3-501.41-3-501 (Effective 05/06/26).
or - 70 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (c) conduct manufacturer tests of a motor vehicle.
(4)(4)(a) (a) A transporter may operate or move a motor vehicle displaying a transporter plate issued by the division upon the highways without registering the motor vehicle as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act, solely:
or (iii)- to66 a- deliveryEnrolled pointCopy in,H.B. out, or through the state.
57 (iii) to a delivery point in, out, or through the state.
41-3-802.41-3-802 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)(1)(a) (a) "Consignee" means a dealer who accepts vehicles for sale under an agreement that the dealer will pay the consignor for any sold vehicle and will return any unsold vehicles.
41-3-803.41-3-803 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 71 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (1) A consignor may take possession of the consignor's consigned vehicle at any time the consigned vehicle is in the possession of a consignee, provided that the consignor:
(a) the consignor and consignee agree in writing that the consignor shall receive a percentage- of67 the- sellingH.B. price upon the sale of the vehicle;
57 Enrolled Copy percentage of the selling price upon the sale of the vehicle;
- 72 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (8) The consignee shall keep the written consignment agreement on file at the consignee's principal place of business.
41-6a-102.41-6a-102 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
and (d) other publicly or privately owned vehicles as designated by the commissioner of the Department- of68 Public- Safety.Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 Department of Public Safety.
(7)(7)(a) (a) "Bicycle" means a wheeled vehicle:
(8)(8)(a) (a) "Bicycle lane" means a portion of a highway that has been designated by a highway authority through striping, signage, pavement markings, or barriers for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, and motor assisted scooter traffic.
(9)(9)(a) - 73 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) "Bus" means a motor vehicle:
(10)(10)(a) (a) "Circular intersection" means an intersection that has an island, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection where traffic passes to the right of the island.
and (b)- is69 not- capableH.B. of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
57 Enrolled Copy (b) is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
- 74 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) that part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from:
(i)(i)(A) (A) the curbs;
(20) "Echelon formation" means the operation of two or more snowplows arranged side-by-side or diagonally across multiple lanes of traffic of a multi-lane highway to clear- snow70 from- twoEnrolled orCopy moreH.B. lanes at once.
(21)57 (a)clear "Electricsnow assistedfrom bicycle"two meansor amore bicyclelanes withat anonce. electric motor that:
(21)(a) "Electric assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with an electric motor that:
- 75 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) "Electric assisted bicycle" does not include:
(22)(22)(a) (a) "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing device with:
(iv)- a71 maximum- speedH.B. capacity on a paved, level surface of 12.5 miles per hour;
57 Enrolled Copy (iv) a maximum speed capacity on a paved, level surface of 12.5 miles per hour;
(24) "Explosives" means a chemical compound or mechanical mixture commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in proportions, quantities, or packing so that an ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause a sudden generation of - 76 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 highly heated gases, and the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of causing death or serious bodily injury.
(28)(28)(a) (a) "Golf cart" means a device that:
(vi)- a72 personal- deliveryEnrolled device,Copy asH.B. defined in Section 41-6a-1119;
57 (vi) a personal delivery device, as defined in Section 41-6a-1119;
and - 77 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) equipped with retractable flanged wheels that allow the vehicle to travel on a highway or railroad tracks.
(35)(35)(a) (a) "Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two or more highways that join one another.
or (e)- other73 devices.- H.B.
(37)57 (a)Enrolled "LaneCopy filtering"(e) means, when operating a motorcycle other thandevices. an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.
(37)(a) "Lane filtering" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.
(38)(38)(a) - 78 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) "Lane splitting" means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of riding a motorcycle between clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction of travel while traffic is in motion.
(42)(42)(a) (a) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four wheeled motor vehicle that:
and (ii) has a capacity of not more than six passengers, including a conventional driver or fallback-fallback-ready ready user if on board the vehicle, as those terms are defined in Section 41-26-102.1.
(44)(44)(a) (a) "Mini-motorcycle" means a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle that has a seat or saddle that is less than 24 inches from the ground as measured on a level surface with properly inflated tires.
(45)- "Mobile74 home"- means:Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 (45) "Mobile home" means:
and - 79 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and highways;
(47)(47)(a) (a) "Moped" means a motor-driven cycle having:
(48)(48)(a) (a) "Motor assisted scooter" means a self-propelled device with:
or (B)- handlebars75 and- aH.B. seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device;
57 Enrolled Copy (B) handlebars and a seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device;
and - 80 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (vi) a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface.
(49)(49)(a) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(51)(51)(a) (a) "Motor-driven cycle" means a motorcycle, moped, and a motorized bicycle having:
- 8176 - HB0057Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0057S02 (55) "Operate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102.
57 (55) "Operate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-1a-102.
(58)(58)(a) (a) "Park" or "parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether the vehicle is occupied or not.
(64) "Private road or driveway" means every way or place in private ownership and used for- vehicular77 travel- byH.B. the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
-57 82Enrolled -Copy HB0057for comparedvehicular withtravel HB0057S02by (65)the "Programmableowner electricand assistedthose bicycle"having meansexpress an electric assisted bicycle with capability to switch or beimplied programmedpermission tofrom function as a class 1 electric assisted bicycle, class 2 electric assisted bicycle, or class 3 electric assisted bicycle, provided that the electricowner, assistedbut bicyclenot fullyby conformsother withpersons. the respective requirements of each class of electric assisted bicycle when operated in that mode.
(65) "Programmable electric assisted bicycle" means an electric assisted bicycle with capability to switch or be programmed to function as a class 1 electric assisted bicycle, class 2 electric assisted bicycle, or class 3 electric assisted bicycle, provided that the electric assisted bicycle fully conforms with the respective requirements of each class of electric assisted bicycle when operated in that mode.
(71)(71)(a) (a) "Roadway" means that portion of highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
(73)(73)(a) (a) "School bus" means a motor vehicle that:
- 83 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) "School bus" does not include a vehicle operated by a common carrier in transportation of school children to or from school or school activities.
(a)- has78 a- singleEnrolled wheel;Copy H.B.
57 (a) has a single wheel;
(75)(75)(a) (a) "Semitrailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power:
[(78)] (79)(79)(a) (a) "Soft-surface trail" means a marked trail surfaced with sand, rock, or dirt that is designated for the use of a bicycle.
- 84 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(80)] (81) "Stand" or "standing" means the temporary halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
(a)- necessary79 to- avoidH.B. conflict with other traffic;
57 Enrolled Copy (a) necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic;
[(91)] (92)(92)(a) (a) "Trailer" means a vehicle with or without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
- 85 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 [(92)] (93) "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(a)- provided80 for- vehicleEnrolled operatorsCopy makingH.B. left turns in either direction;
57 (a) provided for vehicle operators making left turns in either direction;
41-6a-1507.41-6a-1507 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1)(1)(a) (a) As used in this section, "custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:
(i)(i)(A) (A) is at least 25 years old and of a model year after 1948;
or (B)(B)(I) (I) was manufactured to resemble a vehicle that is at least 25 years old and of a model year after 1948;
and (II)(II)(Aa) (Aa) has been altered from the manufacturer's original design;
- 86 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (A) club activities;
(3)- (a)81 Except- asH.B. provided in Subsection (3)(b), all safety equipment of a custom vehicle shall at least meet the safety standards applicable to the model year of the vehicle being replicated.
57 Enrolled Copy (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), all safety equipment of a custom vehicle shall at least meet the safety standards applicable to the model year of the vehicle being replicated.
41-6a-1509.41-6a-1509 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1)(1)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), an individual may operate an all-terrain type I vehicle, all-all-terrain terrain type II vehicle, or all-terrain type III vehicle, or an off-highway motorcycle, that meets the requirements of this section as a street-legal ATV on a street or highway.
- 87 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) An individual may not operate an all-terrain type I vehicle, all-terrain type II vehicle, or all-terrain type III vehicle, or an off-highway motorcycle, as a street-legal ATV on a highway if:
(2)(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), an individual may operate a vehicle that is registered as a novel vehicle on a street or highway, if the vehicle meets the requirements of this section as a street-street-legal legal novel vehicle.
(b) An individual may not operate a vehicle registered as a novel vehicle as a street-legal novel- vehicle82 on- aEnrolled highwayCopy if:H.B.
57 novel vehicle on a highway if:
and - 88 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (ii) motor vehicle insurance under Chapter 12a, Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act;
(5)(5)(a) (a) The owner of an all-terrain type I vehicle or an off-highway motorcycle being operated as a street-street-legal legal ATV shall ensure that the vehicle is equipped with:
(vi)- amber83 or- redH.B. electric turn signals, one on each side of the front and rear;
57 Enrolled Copy (vi) amber or red electric turn signals, one on each side of the front and rear;
(A) are not larger than the tires that the all-terrain vehicle manufacturer made available for the all-all-terrain terrain vehicle model;
- 89 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) The owner of an all-terrain type II vehicle or all-terrain type III vehicle being operated as a street-street-legal legal all-terrain vehicle or of a vehicle registered as a novel vehicle being operated as a street-legal novel vehicle shall ensure that the vehicle is equipped with:
(ix) a muffler and emission control system that meets the requirements of Section 41-6a-1626;- 84 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
57 41-6a-1626;
(6)(6)(a) (a) Subject to the requirements of Subsection (6)(b), an operator of a street-legal all-terrain vehicle, when operating a street-legal all-terrain vehicle on a highway, may not exceed the lesser of:
- 90 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) An operator of a street-legal all-terrain vehicle, when operating a street-legal all-terrain vehicle on a highway with a posted speed limit higher than 50 miles per hour, shall:
(7)(7)(a) (a) Subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(b), an operator of a street-legal novel vehicle, when operating as a street-legal novel vehicle on a highway, may not exceed the lesser of:
(b)- An85 operator- ofH.B. a street-legal novel vehicle, when operating a street-legal novel vehicle on a highway with a posted speed limit higher than 50 miles per hour, shall:
57 Enrolled Copy (b) An operator of a street-legal novel vehicle, when operating a street-legal novel vehicle on a highway with a posted speed limit higher than 50 miles per hour, shall:
(8)(8)(a) (a) A nonresident operator of an off-highway vehicle that is authorized to be operated on the highways of another state has the same rights and privileges as a street-legal ATV or street-legal novel vehicle that is granted operating privileges on the highways of this state, subject to the restrictions under this section and rules made by the Division of Outdoor Recreation, after notifying the Outdoor Adventure Commission, if the other state offers reciprocal operating privileges to Utah residents.
(b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Division of Outdoor Recreation, after notifying the Outdoor Adventure Commission, shall establish eligibility requirements for reciprocal operating privileges for nonresident users granted under Subsection (8)(8)(a). (a).
41-6a-1629.41-6a-1629 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 91 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (a) "Frame" means the main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of the vehicle or, for vehicles with unitized body construction, the lowest longitudinal structural member of the body of the vehicle.
[(c) "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" means the original manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating, whether or not the vehicle is modified by use of parts not originally installed by the original manufacturer.] (d)- "Manufacturer"86 means- anyEnrolled personCopy engagedH.B. in manufacturing or assembling new motor vehicles utilizing new parts or components, or a person defined as a manufacturer in current applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.
57 (d) "Manufacturer" means any person engaged in manufacturing or assembling new motor vehicles utilizing new parts or components, or a person defined as a manufacturer in current applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.
(h)(h)(i) (i) "Wheel track" means the shortest distance between the center of the tire treads on the same axle.
(2)(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (2)(b) and (c), the provisions of Sections 41-6a-1629 through 41-6a-1633 apply to all motor vehicles operated or parked on a highway.
- 92 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (iv) road rollers;
41-6a-1633.41-6a-1633 (Effective 05/06/26).
Mudguards or flaps at rear wheels of trucks, trailers,- truck87 tractors,- orH.B. altered motor vehicles -- Exemptions.
(1)57 (a)Enrolled ExceptCopy astrailers, providedtruck intractors, Subsectionor (2),altered whenmotor operated on a highway, the following vehicles shall-- beExemptions. equipped with wheel covers, mudguards, flaps, or splash aprons behind the rearmost wheels to prevent, as far as practicable, the wheels from throwing dirt, water, or other materials on other vehicles:
(1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), when operated on a highway, the following vehicles shall be equipped with wheel covers, mudguards, flaps, or splash aprons behind the rearmost wheels to prevent, as far as practicable, the wheels from throwing dirt, water, or other materials on other vehicles:
- 93 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) on a vehicle operated or driven during fair weather on well-maintained, hard-surfaced roads if the motor vehicle:
41-6a-1636.41-6a-1636 (Effective 05/06/26).
Tires which are prohibited -- Regulatory powers of- state88 transportation- departmentEnrolled --Copy WinterH.B. use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth.
57 of state transportation department -- Winter use of studs -- Special permits -- Tread depth.
and - 94 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (iii) are not used on a vehicle with a maximum gross [weight] vehicle weight rating in excess of 9,000 pounds unless the vehicle is an emergency vehicle or school bus;
or (c) traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the- periphery89 of- theH.B. movable tracks.
(7)57 (a)Enrolled ACopy personthe mayperiphery not operate a vehicle if one or more of the tiresmovable intracks. use on the vehicle:
(7)(a) A person may not operate a vehicle if one or more of the tires in use on the vehicle:
41-12a-301.41-12a-301 (Effective 05/06/26).
and - 95 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) every nonresident owner of a motor vehicle that has been physically present in this state for:
(3)(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5), the state and all of its political subdivisions and- their90 respective- departments,Enrolled institutions,Copy orH.B. agencies shall maintain owner's or operator's security in effect continuously for their motor vehicles.
57 and their respective departments, institutions, or agencies shall maintain owner's or operator's security in effect continuously for their motor vehicles.
- 96 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) the state entity or the political subdivision shall indemnify and defend the LEA for any claim that arises from the school bus use including a claim directed at the LEA, unless the claim arises from the sole negligence of the LEA;
41-22-2.41-22-2 (Effective 05/06/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
(1) "Advisory council" means an advisory council appointed by the Division of Outdoor Recreation that has within the advisory council's duties advising on policies related to the- use91 of- off-highwayH.B. vehicles.
(2)57 "All-terrainEnrolled typeCopy I vehicle" means any motor vehicle 52 inches or less in width, having [an unladen dry] a shipping weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on three or more low pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator,use and designed for or capable of traveloff-highway overvehicles. unimproved terrain.
(3)(2) (a) "All-terrain type III vehicle" means any motor vehicle 8052 inches or less in width, having [ an unladen dry] a shipping weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on fourthree or more low pressure tires, having a steeringseat wheel,designed non-straddleto seating,be astraddled rolloverby protectionthe system,operator, and designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain,terrain. and is:
(3)(a) "All-terrain type II vehicle" means any motor vehicle 80 inches or less in width, traveling on four or more low pressure tires, having a steering wheel, non-straddle seating, a rollover protection system, and designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain, and is:
(4)(4)(a) (a) "All-terrain type III vehicle" means any other motor vehicle, not defined in Subsection (2), (3), (13), or (24), designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain.
- 97 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (b) "All-terrain type III vehicle" does not include golf carts, any vehicle designed to carry a person with a disability, any vehicle not specifically designed or modified primarily for recreational use on unimproved terrain, or farm tractors as defined under Section 41-1a-102.
(11)- (a)92 "Motor- vehicle"Enrolled meansCopy everyH.B. vehicle which is self-propelled.
57 (11)(a) "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled.
(16)(16)(a) (a) "Off-highway vehicle facility" means a facility or area designated for use by an off-highway vehicle.
- 98 - HB0057 compared with HB0057S02 (19) "Organized user group" means an off-highway vehicle organization incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the state under Title 16, Chapter 6a, Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, for the purpose of promoting the interests of off-highway vehicle recreation.
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- Comparison to Sub #1 View text pdf
- Amended Amended 2/4/2026 09:02:389 pdf
- Amended Amended Excerpts 2/4/2026 09:02:389 pdf
- Substitute Substitute #1 pdf
- Substitute Substitute #2 pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
Amendments
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Action History
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Governor Signed
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House/ to Governor
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House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
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House/ enrolled bill to Printing
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Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
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Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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Bill Received from House for Enrolling
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House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
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House/ received from Senate
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Senate/ to House
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Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
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Senate/ received from House
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House/ to Senate
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House/ concurs with Senate amendment
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House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
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House/ received from Senate
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Senate/ to House with amendments
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Senate/ passed 3rd reading
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Senate/ substituted
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Senate/ uncircled
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Senate/ circled
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LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0057S02
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LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0057S02
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LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0057S02
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LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0057S02
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Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
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Senate/ 3rd reading
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Senate/ passed 2nd reading
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Senate/ 2nd reading
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Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
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Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]
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Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]
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Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]
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Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
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Senate/ received from House
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House/ to Senate
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House/ passed 3rd reading
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House/ floor amendment
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House/ 3rd reading
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LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0057S01
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LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0057S01
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House/ 2nd reading
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House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Transportation Committee]
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House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]
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House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]
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LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0057S01
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LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0057S01
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House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]
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House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
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House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
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House/ received bill from Legislative Research
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LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0057
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LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0057
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LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0057
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LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0057
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Sponsors
- Wayne A. Harper · Cosponsor
- Kay J. Christofferson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kay J. Christofferson Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Wayne A. Harper Republican
Not signed on (102)
102 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 57?
- HB 57 is sponsored by Wayne A. Harper (Republican) and Kay J. Christofferson (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 57?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 22, 2025. Enacted.
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