Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 481 — Transportation Modifications

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 24, 2026.

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The amended version of Bill HB 481 includes several notable changes regarding license plates and transportation funding. One significant change is the repeal of the clean vehicle program, which may impact incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles. Additionally, the bill now allows for more direct funding to local governments for corridor preservation, streamlining the process. These adjustments aim to improve the efficiency of license plate management and enhance local investment in transportation infrastructure.

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Transportation Modifications GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Christofferson Senate Sponsor:Wayne A.
Christofferson Senate Sponsor:
Wayne A.
H ▸ amends provisions related to the visibility and readability of license plates, including B replacement of faded license plates;
▸ amends provisions related to the visibility and readability of license plates, including replacement of faded license plates;
4 ▸ 8 HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 changes the process for creation of a new special group license plate and eligibility of the sponsor;
▸ changes the process for creation of a new special group license plate and eligibility of the sponsor;
▸ requires driver license and identification card designs to be approved by the design review board;
▸ requires driver license and identification card designs to be approved by the design H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy review board;
10-20-305 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 15 17-79-306 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 14 41-1a-102 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 - 2 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 41-1a-402 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-403 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-418 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-419 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1211 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-1601 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 41-1a-1603 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1604 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-1605 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 41-1a-1606 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1608 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-6a-702 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 74 53-3-207 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 53-3-805 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 471 72-1-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 393, 452 72-1-213.1 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 452 72-2-107 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 22 72-2-117.5 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 373 ENACTS:
10-20-305 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 15 17-79-306 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 14 41-1a-102 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 285 41-1a-402 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-403 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-418 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-419 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1211 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-1601 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 41-1a-1603 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1604 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 251 41-1a-1605 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 41-1a-1606 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 41-1a-1608 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 41-6a-702 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 74 53-3-207 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 53-3-805 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 471 72-1-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 393, 452 72-1-213.1 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 452 72-2-107 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 22 72-2-117.5 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 373 ENACTS:
41-1a-123 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 212 72-6-121 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 517 - 3 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
41-1a-123 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 212 72-6-121 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 517 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
10-20-305.
10-20-305 (Effective 05/06/26).
(b) (i) "Commuter rail facility" means a parking facility or maintenance facility related to commuter rail.
(b)(i) "Commuter rail facility" means a parking facility or maintenance facility related to commuter rail.
(3) Upon completion of a commuter rail project described in Subsection (2), including any performance of work related to warranties and latent defects, a municipality retains the jurisdiction and land use authority provided by law over the completed commuter rail facilities.
(3) Upon completion of a commuter rail project described in Subsection (2), including any performance of work related to warranties and latent defects, a municipality retains the - 3 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy jurisdiction and land use authority provided by law over the completed commuter rail facilities.
17-79-306.
17-79-306 (Effective 05/06/26).
(b) (i) "Commuter rail facility" means a parking facility or maintenance facility related to commuter rail.
(b)(i) "Commuter rail facility" means a parking facility or maintenance facility related to commuter rail.
- 4 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 Section 3.
Section 3.
41-1a-102.
41-1a-102 (Effective 07/01/26).
(i) motor fuel;
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481 (i) motor fuel;
- 5 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (13) "Certified scale weigh ticket" means a weigh ticket that has been issued by a weighmaster.
(13) "Certified scale weigh ticket" means a weigh ticket that has been issued by a weighmaster.
(17) "Dealer" means a person engaged or licensed to engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging new or used vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors either outright or on conditional sale, bailment, lease, chattel mortgage, or otherwise or who has an established place of business for the sale, lease, trade, or display of vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors.
(17) "Dealer" means a person engaged or licensed to engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging new or used vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors either outright or on conditional sale, bailment, lease, chattel mortgage, or otherwise or who has an established place of business for the sale, lease, trade, or display of vehicles, vessels, or - 5 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy outboard motors.
[(24)] (25) (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:
[(24)] (25)(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:
- 6 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (ii) farm supplies, including tile, fence, and any other thing or commodity used in agricultural, floricultural, horticultural, livestock, and poultry production;
(ii) farm supplies, including tile, fence, and any other thing or commodity used in agricultural, floricultural, horticultural, livestock, and poultry production;
[(28)] (29) "Highway" or "street" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of it is open to the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic.
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481 [(28)] (29) "Highway" or "street" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of it is open to the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic.
[(30)] (31) (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.
[(30)] (31)(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)] (33) - 7 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) "In-state miles" means the total number of miles operated in this state during the preceding year by fleet power units.
[(32)] (33)(a) "In-state miles" means the total number of miles operated in this state during the preceding year by fleet power units.
[(37)] (38) "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of constructing, manufacturing, assembling, producing, or importing new or unused vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors for the purpose of sale or trade.
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481 Enrolled Copy [(37)] (38) "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of constructing, manufacturing, assembling, producing, or importing new or unused vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors for the purpose of sale or trade.
[(41)] (42) (a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.
[(41)] (42)(a) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways.
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- 8 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) an off-highway vehicle;
(i) an off-highway vehicle;
[(45)] (46) (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 does not operate in that business any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer within this state.
[(45)] (46)(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 does not operate in that business any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer within this state.
[(47)] (48) "Off-highway implement of husbandry" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.
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481 [(47)] (48) "Off-highway implement of husbandry" means the same as that term is defined in Section 41-22-2.
[(49)] (50) (a) "Operate" means:
[(49)] (50)(a) "Operate" means:
- 9 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(51)] (52) "Outboard motor" means a detachable self-contained propulsion unit, excluding fuel supply, used to propel a vessel.
[(51)] (52) "Outboard motor" means a detachable self-contained propulsion unit, excluding fuel supply, used to propel a vessel.
[(52)] (53) (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.
[(52)] (53)(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.
[(55)] (56) "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.
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[(56)] (57) (a) "Pickup truck" means a two-axle motor vehicle with motive power manufactured, remanufactured, or materially altered to provide an open cargo area.
481 Enrolled Copy [(55)] (56) "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)] (57)(a) "Pickup truck" means a two-axle motor vehicle with motive power manufactured, remanufactured, or materially altered to provide an open cargo area.
[(57)] (58) "Plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle" means a hybrid electric motor vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery or batteries used for vehicle propulsion from an off-vehicle electric - 10 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 source, such that the off-vehicle source cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
[(57)] (58) "Plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle" means a hybrid electric motor vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery or batteries used for vehicle propulsion from an off-vehicle electric source, such that the off-vehicle source cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
[(66)] (67) (a) "Registration year" means a 12 consecutive month period commencing with the completion of the applicable registration criteria.
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481 [(66)] (67)(a) "Registration year" means a 12 consecutive month period commencing with the completion of the applicable registration criteria.
or - 11 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) a custom vehicle that meets the requirements under Subsection 41-6a-1507(1)(a)(i)(B).
or (b) a custom vehicle that meets the requirements under Subsection 41-6a-1507(1)(a)(i)(B).
[(76)] (79) (a) "Special interest vehicle" means a vehicle used for general transportation purposes and that is:
[(76)] (79)(a) "Special interest vehicle" means a vehicle used for general transportation purposes and that is:
(b) In making a determination under Subsection [(76)(a)] (79)(a), the division director shall give special consideration to:
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481 Enrolled Copy (b) In making a determination under Subsection [(76)(a)] (79)(a), the division director shall give special consideration to:
or - 12 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (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.
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)] (80) (a) "Special mobile equipment" means a vehicle:
[(77)] (80)(a) "Special mobile equipment" means a vehicle:
[(79)] (82) (a) "Standard license plate" means a license plate for general issue described in Subsection 41-1a-402(1).
[(79)] (82)(a) "Standard license plate" means a license plate for general issue described in Subsection 41-1a-402(1).
[(82) "Symbol decal" means the decal that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.] [(83)] (85) "Title" means the right to or ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
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- 13 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(84)] (86) (a) "Total fleet miles" means the total number of miles operated in all jurisdictions during the preceding year by power units.
481 [(82) "Symbol decal" means the decal that is designed to represent a special group and displayed on a special group license plate.] [(83)] (85) "Title" means the right to or ownership of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
[(84)] (86)(a) "Total fleet miles" means the total number of miles operated in all jurisdictions during the preceding year by power units.
Section 4.
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481 Enrolled Copy Section 4.
41-1a-402.
41-1a-402 (Effective 07/01/26).
- 14 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (1) (a) Upon registering a vehicle, the division shall issue to the owner a standard license plate described in Subsection (1)(b) unless the division issues to the owner:
(1)(a) Upon registering a vehicle, the division shall issue to the owner a standard license plate described in Subsection (1)(b) unless the division issues to the owner:
and] [(c) submit the proposed design to the commission.] [(3) (a) If the commission receives a submission for a proposed design of a standard license plate as described in Subsection (2)(c), or a sponsored special group license plate as described in Section 41-1a-419 and Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, the commission shall notify:] [(i) the governor;] [(ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives;
and] [(c) submit the proposed design to the commission.] [(3)(a) If the commission receives a submission for a proposed design of a standard license plate as described in Subsection (2)(c), or a sponsored special group license plate as described in Section 41-1a-419 and Part 16, Sponsored Special Group License Plates, the commission shall notify:] [(i) the governor;] [(ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives;
and] [(iii) the president of the Senate.] [(b) After receiving a notification described in Subsection (3)(a):] [(i) the governor shall appoint an individual to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c);] - 15 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a member of the House of Representatives to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c);
and] [(iii) the president of the Senate.] [(b) After receiving a notification described in Subsection (3)(a):] - 14 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
and] [(iii) the president of the Senate shall appoint a member of the Senate to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c).] [(c) (i) The license plate design review board, comprised of the members appointed as described in Subsection (3)(b), shall review proposed license plate designs.] [(ii) The member of the license plate design review board appointed by the governor shall serve as chair and convene the license plate design review board.] [(iii) The license plate design review board shall:] [(A) review each proposed license plate design;
481 [(i) the governor shall appoint an individual to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c);] [(ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a member of the House of Representatives to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c);
and] [(B) vote whether to approve or reject the proposed license plate design.] [(iv) If all three members of the license plate design review board are not present, the license plate design review board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.] [(v) The license plate design review board shall notify the commission and the division regarding the results of the vote to approve each proposed license plate design.] [(d) The license plate design review board is not subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.] [(e) If the license plate design review board approves a proposed license plate design, the division may begin the processes necessary for production and distribution of the license plate.] (2) (a) The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity may:
and] [(iii) the president of the Senate shall appoint a member of the Senate to the license plate design review board described in Subsection (3)(c).] [(c)(i) The license plate design review board, comprised of the members appointed as described in Subsection (3)(b), shall review proposed license plate designs.] [(ii) The member of the license plate design review board appointed by the governor shall serve as chair and convene the license plate design review board.] [(iii) The license plate design review board shall:] [(A) review each proposed license plate design;
and] [(B) vote whether to approve or reject the proposed license plate design.] [(iv) If all three members of the license plate design review board are not present, the license plate design review board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.] [(v) The license plate design review board shall notify the commission and the division regarding the results of the vote to approve each proposed license plate design.] [(d) The license plate design review board is not subject to Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.] [(e) If the license plate design review board approves a proposed license plate design, the division may begin the processes necessary for production and distribution of the license plate.] (2)(a) The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity may:
(3) The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity shall submit the proposal described in Subsection (2) to the design review board.
(3) The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity shall submit the proposal described in - 15 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy Subsection (2) to the design review board.
- 16 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) consult with the designer regarding compliance with license plate design and format standards described in Section 41-1a-1612;
(a) consult with the designer regarding compliance with license plate design and format standards described in Section 41-1a-1612;
[(4)] (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection [(4)(b)] (5)(b), the division may not order or produce a standard license plate that is discontinued under this section.
[(4)] (5)(a) Except as provided in Subsection [(4)(b)] (5)(b), the division may not order or produce a standard license plate that is discontinued under this section.
[(5)] (6) (a) Each license plate shall have displayed on it:
[(5)] (6)(a) Each license plate shall have displayed on it:
[(7)] (8) (a) (i) Except as provided under Subsection [(7)(b)] (8)(c), Subsection 41-1a-215(2), Subsection 41-1a-215.5(2), and Section 41-1a-216, a license plate shall be renewed annually.
[(7)] (8)(a)(i) Except as provided under Subsection [(7)(b)] (8)(c), Subsection 41-1a-215(2), Subsection 41-1a-215.5(2), and Section 41-1a-216, a license plate shall be renewed annually.
(ii) (A) The division shall issue the vehicle owner a month registration decal and a year registration decal upon the vehicle's first registration with the division.
(ii)(A) The division shall issue the vehicle owner a month registration decal and a year registration decal upon the vehicle's first registration with the division.
- 17 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) [Beginning on January 1, 2025, the] The division shall issue one registration decal displaying both the month and year.
(b) [Beginning on January 1, 2025, the] The division shall issue one registration decal displaying both the month and year.
[(8)] (9) (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection [(8)(b)] (9)(b) and by rule:
[(8)] (9)(a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection [(8)(b)] (9)(b) and by rule:
(i) the month registration decal issued in accordance with Subsection [(7)] (8) shall be displayed on the license plate in the left position;
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481 (i) the month registration decal issued in accordance with Subsection [(7)] (8) shall be displayed on the license plate in the left position;
[(11)] (12) (a) A violation of this section is an infraction.
[(11)] (12)(a) A violation of this section is an infraction.
41-1a-403.
41-1a-403 (Effective 07/01/26).
or - 18 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) a license plate frame [that obscures or blocks the readability of the license plate number or registration decal on a license plate] that covers:
or (b) a license plate frame [that obscures or blocks the readability of the license plate number or registration decal on a license plate] that covers:
(3) (a) An individual shall ensure that the license plate displayed on the individual's vehicle is in good repair and has not faded, peeled, or discolored in such a manner to render the plate illegible.
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481 Enrolled Copy vehicle is in good repair and has not faded, peeled, or discolored in such a manner to render the plate illegible.
(c) (i) If the division determines that the fading, peeling, or discoloration of a license plate is due to a manufacturing defect, the division shall waive the replacement fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1211(6).
(c)(i) If the division determines that the fading, peeling, or discoloration of a license plate is due to a manufacturing defect, the division shall waive the replacement fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1211(6).
41-1a-418.
41-1a-418 (Effective 07/01/26).
- 19 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) a private donation for the start-up fee established under Section 63J-1-504 for the production and administrative costs of providing the new special group license plate[ or symbol decal];
(a) a private donation for the start-up fee established under Section 63J-1-504 for the production and administrative costs of providing the new special group license plate[ or symbol decal];
(3) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the division may not require a contribution as defined in Section 41-1a-1601 for a special group license plate described in Subsection (1)(a), (1)(b) (i), or (1)(b)(ii).
(3) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the division may not require a contribution as defined in Section 41-1a-1601 for a special group license plate described in Subsection (1)(a), (1)(b)(i), or (1)(b)(ii).
Section 7.
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481 Section 7.
41-1a-419.
41-1a-419 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) (a) In accordance with Subsection (1)(c), and except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the division shall determine the design and number of numerals or characters on a special group license plate.
(1)(a) In accordance with Subsection (1)(c), and except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the division shall determine the design and number of numerals or characters on a special group license plate.
(b) (i) When the division has technology and processes in place to centrally distribute license plates, but no later than July 1, 2025, subject to Subsection (1)(c)(iii), an institution may design a collegiate special group license plate for the institution in accordance with Subsection (1)(c).
(b)(i) When the division has technology and processes in place to centrally distribute license plates, but no later than July 1, 2025, subject to Subsection (1)(c)(iii), an institution may design a collegiate special group license plate for the institution in accordance with Subsection (1)(c).
(c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii), each special group license plate shall display:
(c)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii), each special group license plate shall display:
and - 20 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (C) display the word Utah.
and (C) display the word Utah.
(2) (a) The division shall, after consultation with a representative designated by the sponsoring organization as defined in Section 41-1a-1601, specify the word or words comprising the special group name and the [symbol decal] special group symbol to be displayed upon the special group license plate.
(2)(a) The division shall, after consultation with a representative designated by the sponsoring organization as defined in Section 41-1a-1601, specify the word or words comprising the special group name and the [symbol decal] special group symbol to be displayed upon the special group license plate.
(b) A special group license plate [symbol decal] special group symbol may not be redesigned:
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481 Enrolled Copy (b) A special group license plate [symbol decal] special group symbol may not be redesigned:
41-1a-1211.
41-1a-1211 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (11), (12), and (13), a license plate fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 shall be paid to the division for the issuance of any new license plate under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
(1)(a) Except as provided in Subsections (11), (12), and (13), a license plate fee established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 shall be paid to the division for the issuance of any new license plate under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
- 21 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) beginning on January 1, 2025, $1 from the license plate fees, other than a license plate fee for a motorcycle or trailer, into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214;
(i) beginning on January 1, 2025, $1 from the license plate fees, other than a license plate fee for a motorcycle or trailer, into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214;
(2) (a) An applicant for original issuance of a personalized license plate issued under Section 41-1a-410 shall pay a $50 per set license plate application fee in addition to the fee required in Subsection (1).
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481 (2)(a) An applicant for original issuance of a personalized license plate issued under Section 41-1a-410 shall pay a $50 per set license plate application fee in addition to the fee required in Subsection (1).
(6) (a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the costs for the replacement of any license plate issued under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
(6)(a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the costs for the replacement of any license plate issued under Part 4, License Plates and Registration Indicia.
- 22 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(7) (a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the division's costs for the replacement of a symbol decal issued under Section 41-1a-418.] [(b) The fee described in Subsection (7)(a) shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account as described in Section 41-1a-1201.] [(8)] (7) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the cost of issuing stickers under Section 41-1a-416.
[(7)(a) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the division's costs for the replacement of a symbol decal issued under Section 41-1a-418.] [(b) The fee described in Subsection (7)(a) shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account as described in Section 41-1a-1201.] [(8)] (7) The division may charge a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the cost of issuing stickers under Section 41-1a-416.
[(9)] (8) In addition to any other fees required by this section, the division shall assess a fee established under Section 63J-1-504 to cover postage expenses if a new or replacement license plate is mailed to the applicant.
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481 Enrolled Copy established under Section 63J-1-504 to cover postage expenses if a new or replacement license plate is mailed to the applicant.
[(11)] (10) (a) An applicant for a license plate issued under Section 41-1a-407 is not subject to the license plate fee under Subsection (1).
[(11)] (10)(a) An applicant for a license plate issued under Section 41-1a-407 is not subject to the license plate fee under Subsection (1).
- 23 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) receive a salary from a federal, state, county, or municipal government or any other subdivision of the state;
(i) receive a salary from a federal, state, county, or municipal government or any other subdivision of the state;
41-1a-1601.
41-1a-1601 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) "Applicant" means a registered owner who submits an application to obtain or renew a sponsored special group license plate in accordance with this part.
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(2) (a) "Charitable purpose" means:
481 sponsored special group license plate in accordance with this part.
(2)(a) "Charitable purpose" means:
(6) - 24 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) "Existing special group license plate" means a special group license plate that the division issues before January 1, 2024.
(6)(a) "Existing special group license plate" means a special group license plate that the division issues before January 1, 2024.
(10) (a) "Private nonprofit organization" means a private nonprofit organization that:
(10)(a) "Private nonprofit organization" means a private nonprofit organization that:
(i) qualifies as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
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481 Enrolled Copy (i) qualifies as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(a) - 25 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) the minimum $25 annual contribution described in Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iii) for a support special group license plate;
(a)(i) the minimum $25 annual contribution described in Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(iii) for a support special group license plate;
and (b) issued to an applicant in accordance with this part.
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481 (b) issued to an applicant in accordance with this part.
(17) (a) "State agency support special group license plate" means:
(17)(a) "State agency support special group license plate" means:
- 26 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) a sponsored special group license plate issued to a contributor to a state agency to support a specific state agency program;
(i) a sponsored special group license plate issued to a contributor to a state agency to support a specific state agency program;
41-1a-1603.
41-1a-1603 (Effective 07/01/26).
(3) [(a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:] [(i) submitting to the sponsoring organization associated with the new type of sponsored special group license plate a complete preorder form created by the division;
(3)[(a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:] - 25 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy [(i) submitting to the sponsoring organization associated with the new type of sponsored special group license plate a complete preorder form created by the division;
(4) (a) The division shall, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, establish:
(4)(a) The division shall, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, establish:
- 27 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) the fee to charge an applicant for the division's costs of issuing or renewing a sponsored special group license plate[ or symbol decal];
(i) the fee to charge an applicant for the division's costs of issuing or renewing a sponsored special group license plate[ or symbol decal];
[(7) For a fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, only, the division shall transfer into the General Fund $3,500,000 from the Sponsored Special Group License Plate Fund created in Section 41-1a-1610 from funds generated by the historical support special group license plate.] [(8) The division shall provide notice indicating the allocation of the voluntary contributions described in Subsection (6) for the historical support special group license plate as follows:] [(a) on or before July 1, 2025, on the division website;
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and] [(b) beginning on July 1, 2025, and until June 30, 2026, in any email notification of a registrant's pending vehicle registration expiration described in Section 41-1a-203.] - 28 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(9)] (7) An applicant for a historical support special group license plate for a vehicle that is a vintage vehicle is not required to make the voluntary contribution to obtain the historical support special group license plate.
481 [(7) For a fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, only, the division shall transfer into the General Fund $3,500,000 from the Sponsored Special Group License Plate Fund created in Section 41-1a-1610 from funds generated by the historical support special group license plate.] [(8) The division shall provide notice indicating the allocation of the voluntary contributions described in Subsection (6) for the historical support special group license plate as follows:] [(a) on or before July 1, 2025, on the division website;
(8) (a) A sponsoring organization may request:
and] [(b) beginning on July 1, 2025, and until June 30, 2026, in any email notification of a registrant's pending vehicle registration expiration described in Section 41-1a-203.] [(9)] (7) An applicant for a historical support special group license plate for a vehicle that is a vintage vehicle is not required to make the voluntary contribution to obtain the historical support special group license plate.
(8)(a) A sponsoring organization may request:
41-1a-1604.
41-1a-1604 (Effective 07/01/26).
(a) a complete application requesting the new type of sponsored special group license plate that includes:
(a) a complete application requesting the new type of sponsored special group license - 27 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy plate that includes:
- 29 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(v)] (iv) a link to a functional website described in Subsection [(7)] (8);
[(v)] (iv) a link to a functional website described in Subsection [(7)] (8);
[(b) at least 500 complete preorder applications for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, including verification that each preorder application included the required contribution;] [(c)] (b) (i) [the fee] a service fee, established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, for the cost of initiating the new type of sponsored special group license plate[ established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4) (a)(ii)], which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;[ and] (ii) an additional [fee] service fee, established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, for the cost of implementation[, design,] and system programming for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;
[(b) at least 500 complete preorder applications for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, including verification that each preorder application included the required contribution;] [(c)] (b)(i) [the fee] a service fee, established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, for the cost of initiating the new type of sponsored special group license plate[ established under Subsection 41-1a-1603(4)(a)(ii)], which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;[ and] (ii) an additional [fee] service fee, established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, for the cost of implementation[, design,] and system programming for the new type of sponsored special group license plate, which shall be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-122;
(i) a copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter approving the sponsoring organization's Section 501(c) (3) status;
(i) a copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter approving the sponsoring organization's Section 501(c)(3) status;
(ii) an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury declaring that the sponsoring organization has a charitable purpose;
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481 (ii) an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury declaring that the sponsoring organization has a charitable purpose;
(3) (a) If the division receives an application from a sponsoring organization as described in Subsection (2), the division shall maintain a list of persons expressing interest in the new sponsored special group license plate.
(3)(a) If the division receives an application from a sponsoring organization as described in Subsection (2), the division shall maintain a list of persons expressing interest in the new sponsored special group license plate.
(i) - 30 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (A) the driver license number of the individual if the vehicle upon which the person may display the license plate is owned by an individual;
(i)(A) the driver license number of the individual if the vehicle upon which the person may display the license plate is owned by an individual;
(b) may not use the information in Subsection [(2)(d)(iii)] (2)(c)(iii) in deciding whether to approve the sponsoring organization's application;
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481 Enrolled Copy (b) may not use the information in Subsection [(2)(d)(iii)] (2)(c)(iii) in deciding whether to approve the sponsoring organization's application;
[(5)] (6) Except as otherwise provided in this part,[ the division may not begin design work on or issue a new type of sponsored special group license plate] unless the sponsoring organization satisfies the - 31 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 requirements of [Subsection (2).] Subsections (2) and (3), the division may not begin design work on or issue a new type of special group license plate or a redesign of a special group license plate.
[(5)] (6) Except as otherwise provided in this part,[ the division may not begin design work on or issue a new type of sponsored special group license plate] unless the sponsoring organization satisfies the requirements of [Subsection (2).] Subsections (2) and (3), the division may not begin design work on or issue a new type of special group license plate or a redesign of a special group license plate.
[(8)] (9) (a) A sponsoring organization may establish eligibility requirements for the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate.
[(8)] (9)(a) A sponsoring organization may establish eligibility requirements for the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate.
[(9)] (10) (a) A sponsored special group license plate design is subject to approval by the [license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).
[(9)] (10)(a) A sponsored special group license plate design is subject to approval by the [ - 30 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
- 32 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) Subject to approval by the [license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3), the division shall begin issuing the new type of sponsored special group license plate no later than six months after the day on which the division receives the items and fees described in Subsection (2).
481 license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3).
(b) Subject to approval by the [license plate ]design review board as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(3), the division shall begin issuing the new type of sponsored special group license plate no later than six months after the day on which the division receives the items and fees described in Subsection (2).
41-1a-1605.
41-1a-1605 (Effective 07/01/26).
(2) (a) An institution may sponsor a special group license plate for support of academic scholarships and a special group license plate for intercollegiate athletics programs.
(2)(a) An institution may sponsor a special group license plate for support of academic scholarships and a special group license plate for intercollegiate athletics programs.
- 33 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(3)] (4) A sponsoring organization that is an institution may establish the contribution amount required to obtain the institution's collegiate special group license plate.
[(3)] (4) A sponsoring organization that is an institution may establish the contribution amount required to obtain the institution's collegiate special group license plate.
Section 13.
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481 Enrolled Copy Section 13.
41-1a-1606.
41-1a-1606 (Effective 07/01/26).
(4) (a) A major league sports team based in Utah may request a sponsored special group license plate as provided in this part.
(4)(a) A major league sports team based in Utah may request a sponsored special group license plate as provided in this part.
and - 34 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (ii) may not use funds received through the sponsored special group license plate program to pay the private nonprofit organization's employee salaries or benefits, administrative costs, or fundraising expenses.
and (ii) may not use funds received through the sponsored special group license plate program to pay the private nonprofit organization's employee salaries or benefits, administrative costs, or fundraising expenses.
(5) The state auditor may audit each private nonprofit organization or major league sports team sponsoring organization that elects to use funds for a charitable purpose to verify that the money the private nonprofit organization collects from contributors is used for the private nonprofit organization's charitable purpose in accordance with this part.
(5) The state auditor may audit each private nonprofit organization or major league sports team sponsoring organization that elects to use funds for a charitable purpose to verify that the money the private nonprofit organization collects from contributors is used for - 32 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 the private nonprofit organization's charitable purpose in accordance with this part.
41-1a-1608.
41-1a-1608 (Effective 07/01/26).
(2) (a) The division shall discontinue a type of sponsored special group license plate if for [three] two consecutive calendar years, the division's annual review shows that fewer than [500] 50 registered vehicles have that type of sponsored special group license plate.
(2)(a) The division shall discontinue a type of sponsored special group license plate if for [three] two consecutive calendar years, the division's annual review shows that fewer than [500] 50 registered vehicles have that type of sponsored special group license plate.
(4) (a) A registered owner to whom the division issued an existing special group license plate or a sponsored special group license plate that the division discontinues in accordance with this section may continue to display the license plate upon renewing the motor vehicle's registration.
(4)(a) A registered owner to whom the division issued an existing special group license plate or a sponsored special group license plate that the division discontinues in accordance with this section may continue to display the license plate upon renewing the motor vehicle's registration.
- 35 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (5) The division may not transfer to a new registered owner a special group license plate that is discontinued under this part.
(5) The division may not transfer to a new registered owner a special group license plate that is discontinued under this part.
[(6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a state agency recognition special group license plate that is an existing special group license plate.] [(7)] (6) If two or more special group license plates collect required contributions that are distributed to the same entity or fund, the sponsoring organization or organizations may request to consolidate the license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum threshold described in this section.
[(6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a state agency recognition special group license plate that is an existing special group license plate.] [(7)] (6) If two or more special group license plates collect required contributions that are distributed to the same entity or fund, the sponsoring organization or organizations may request to consolidate the license plate types for purposes of meeting the minimum - 33 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy threshold described in this section.
Section 15 is enacted to read:
Section 41-1a-1611 is enacted to read:
41-1a-1611.
41-1a-1611 (Effective 07/01/26).
(5) (a) If all three members of the board are not present, the board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.
(5)(a) If all three members of the board are not present, the board may not consider or vote on a proposed license plate design.
(6) (a) The board shall:
(6)(a) The board shall:
- 36 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (A) a standard license plate as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(4);
(A) a standard license plate as described in Subsection 41-1a-402(4);
(b) The design review board may not approve a license plate design if the license plate design does not comply with the standards described in Subsection (8).
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481 design does not comply with the standards described in Subsection (8).
(8) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, in consultation with the design review board, the commission may make rules to establish:
(8)(a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, in consultation with the design review board, the commission may make rules to establish:
Section 16 is enacted to read:
Section 41-1a-1612 is enacted to read:
41-1a-1612.
41-1a-1612 (Effective 07/01/26).
(a) consult with the design review board and the commission regarding compliance with license plate design standards described in Subsection 41-6a-1611(8);
(a) consult with the design review board and the commission regarding compliance with license plate design standards described in Subsection 41-1a-1611(8);
- 37 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) if requested, a sponsoring organization proposing a new special group license plate or existing special group license plate redesign;
(i) if requested, a sponsoring organization proposing a new special group license plate or existing special group license plate redesign;
Section 17.
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481 Enrolled Copy Section 17.
41-6a-702.
41-6a-702 (Effective 05/06/26).
(Effective 05/06/26)Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties.
Left lane restrictions -- Exceptions -- Other lane restrictions -- Penalties.
(4) (a) A highway authority may designate a specific lane or lanes of travel for any type of vehicle on a highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction for the:
(4)(a) A highway authority may designate a specific lane or lanes of travel for any type of vehicle on a highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction for the:
[(5) - 38 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) Subject to Subsection (5)(b), the lane designation under Subsection (4)(a)(iii) shall allow a vehicle with a clean fuel vehicle decal issued in accordance with Section 72-6-121 to travel in lanes designated for the use of high occupancy vehicles regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law or federal regulation.] [(b) (i) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation may make rules to allow a vehicle with a clean fuel vehicle decal to travel in lanes designated for the use of high occupancy vehicles regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law or federal regulation.] [(ii) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b)(iii), the Department of Transportation may not issue more than 6,000 clean fuel vehicle decals under Section 72-6-121.] [(iii) The Department of Transportation may, through rules made under Subsection (5)(b)(i), increase the number of clean fuel vehicle decals issued in accordance with Section 72-6-121 beyond the minimum described in Subsection (5)(b)(ii) if the increased issuance will allow the Department of Transportation to continue to meet its goals for operational management of the lane designated under Subsection (4)(a)(iii).] [(6)] (5) A public transportation vehicle may operate in a lane designated under Subsection (4)(a)(iii) regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law and regulation.
[(5)(a) Subject to Subsection (5)(b), the lane designation under Subsection (4)(a)(iii) shall allow a vehicle with a clean fuel vehicle decal issued in accordance with Section 72-6-121 to travel in lanes designated for the use of high occupancy vehicles regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law or federal regulation.] [(b)(i) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Department of Transportation may make rules to allow a vehicle with a clean fuel vehicle decal to travel in lanes designated for the use of high occupancy - 36 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 vehicles regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law or federal regulation.] [(ii) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b)(iii), the Department of Transportation may not issue more than 6,000 clean fuel vehicle decals under Section 72-6-121.] [(iii) The Department of Transportation may, through rules made under Subsection (5)(b)(i), increase the number of clean fuel vehicle decals issued in accordance with Section 72-6-121 beyond the minimum described in Subsection (5)(b)(ii) if the increased issuance will allow the Department of Transportation to continue to meet its goals for operational management of the lane designated under Subsection (4)(a)(iii).] [(6)] (5) A public transportation vehicle may operate in a lane designated under Subsection (4)(a)(iii) regardless of the number of occupants as permitted by federal law and regulation.
53-3-207.
53-3-207 (Effective 05/06/26).
and - 39 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (B) has an invisible condition.
and (B) has an invisible condition.
(iv) a paramedic, as defined in Section 53-2e-101;
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481 Enrolled Copy (iv) a paramedic, as defined in Section 53-2e-101;
- 40 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (g) "Invisible condition identification symbol" means a symbol or alphanumeric code that indicates that an individual is an individual with an invisible condition.
(g) "Invisible condition identification symbol" means a symbol or alphanumeric code that indicates that an individual is an individual with an invisible condition.
(i) "State" means this state, and includes any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital, college, university, children's justice center, or other instrumentality of the state.
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(2) (a) The division shall issue to every individual privileged to drive a motor vehicle, a regular license certificate, a limited-term license certificate, or a driving privilege card indicating the type or class of motor vehicle the individual may drive.
481 commission, board, institution, hospital, college, university, children's justice center, or other instrumentality of the state.
(2)(a) The division shall issue to every individual privileged to drive a motor vehicle, a regular license certificate, a limited-term license certificate, or a driving privilege card indicating the type or class of motor vehicle the individual may drive.
(3) (a) Every regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall bear:
(3)(a) Every regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall bear:
and (viii) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), if the individual states that the individual is a veteran of the United States military on the application for a driver license in accordance with Section 53-3-205 and provides verification that the individual was granted an honorable or general discharge from the United States [Armed Forces] armed forces, an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued on or after July 1, 2011.
and (viii) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), if the individual states that the individual is a veteran of the United States military on the application for a driver license in accordance with Section 53-3-205 and provides verification that the individual was granted an honorable or general discharge from the United States [ Armed Forces] armed forces, an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued on or after July 1, 2011.
- 41 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) A regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued to an individual younger than years old on a portrait-style format as required in Subsection (7)(b) is not required to include an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran under Subsection (3)(a)(viii).
(b) A regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate issued to an individual younger than 21 years old on a portrait-style format as required in Subsection (7)(b) is not required to include an indication that the individual is a United States military veteran under Subsection (3)(a)(viii).
(d) (i) The regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.
(d)(i) The regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.
(ii) The size, form, and color of the regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall be as prescribed by the commissioner.
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481 Enrolled Copy (ii) The size, form, and color of the regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card shall be as prescribed by the commissioner.
(4) (a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:
(4)(a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's regular license certificate, limited-term license certificate, or driving privilege card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:
(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (4) (a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;
(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (4)(a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;
and - 42 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (E) a dispatcher who accesses the information regarding the individual's invisible condition through the use of a local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system.
and (E) a dispatcher who accesses the information regarding the individual's invisible condition through the use of a local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system.
(b) As part of the form described in Subsection (4)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release of the individual's medical information to any person described in Subsections (4)(a)(iii)(A) through (E), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law.
(b) As part of the form described in Subsection (4)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release - 40 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 of the individual's medical information to any person described in Subsections (4)(a)(iii)(A) through (E), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law.
- 43 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) remove from the individual's record in the division's database the invisible condition identification symbol and the brief description described in Subsection (4)(f);
(i) remove from the individual's record in the division's database the invisible condition identification symbol and the brief description described in Subsection (4)(f);
and (ii) provide the individual's updated record to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System.
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(6) (a) (i) The division, upon determining after an examination that an applicant is mentally and physically qualified to be granted a driving privilege, may issue to an applicant a receipt for the fee if the applicant is eligible for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate.
(6)(a)(i) The division, upon determining after an examination that an applicant is mentally and physically qualified to be granted a driving privilege, may issue to an applicant a receipt for the fee if the applicant is eligible for a regular license certificate or limited-term license certificate.
(ii) (A) The division shall issue a temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate allowing the individual to drive a motor vehicle while the division is completing the division's investigation to determine whether the individual is entitled to be granted a driving privilege.
(ii)(A) The division shall issue a temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate allowing the individual to drive a motor vehicle while the division is completing the division's investigation to determine whether the individual is entitled to be granted a driving privilege.
(c) The division shall indicate on the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate a date after which the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited- term license certificate is not valid as a temporary license.
(c) The division shall indicate on the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate a date after which the temporary regular license certificate or temporary limited-term license certificate is not valid as a temporary license.
(d) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d)(ii), the division may not issue a temporary driving privilege card or other temporary permit to an applicant for a driving privilege card.
(d)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(d)(ii), the division may not issue a temporary driving privilege card or other temporary permit to an applicant for a driving privilege card.
- 44 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (7) (a) The division shall distinguish learner permits, temporary permits, regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, and driving privilege cards issued to any individual younger than years old by use of plainly printed information or the use of a color or other means not used for other regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, or driving privilege cards.
(7)(a) The division shall distinguish learner permits, temporary permits, regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, and driving privilege cards issued to any individual younger than 21 years old by use of plainly printed information or the use - 42 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 of a color or other means not used for other regular license certificates, limited-term license certificates, or driving privilege cards.
(9) (a) The division shall only issue a driving privilege card to an individual whose privilege was obtained without providing evidence of lawful presence in the United States as required under Subsection 53-3-205(8).
(9)(a) The division shall only issue a driving privilege card to an individual whose privilege was obtained without providing evidence of lawful presence in the United States as required under Subsection 53-3-205(8).
(12) (a) A governmental entity may not accept a driving privilege card as proof of personal identification.
(12)(a) A governmental entity may not accept a driving privilege card as proof of personal identification.
- 45 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (13) An individual who violates Subsection (2)(b) is guilty of an infraction.
(13) An individual who violates Subsection (2)(b) is guilty of an infraction.
(a) driving privilege in the same way as a license or limited-term license issued under this chapter;
(a) driving privilege in the same way as a license or limited-term license issued under - 43 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy this chapter;
53-3-805.
53-3-805 (Effective 05/06/26).
(2) (a) The division shall issue an identification card that bears:
(2)(a) The division shall issue an identification card that bears:
(3) - 46 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (a) The card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.
(3)(a) The card shall be of an impervious material, resistant to wear, damage, and alteration.
(4) At the applicant's request, the card may include a statement that the applicant has a special medical problem or allergies to certain drugs, for the purpose of medical treatment.
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(5) (a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's identification card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:
481 (4) At the applicant's request, the card may include a statement that the applicant has a special medical problem or allergies to certain drugs, for the purpose of medical treatment.
(5)(a) The division shall include or affix an invisible condition identification symbol on an individual's identification card if the individual or the individual's authorized guardian, on a form prescribed by the department:
(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (5) (a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;
(D) a local law enforcement agency that receives a copy of the form described in this Subsection (5)(a) and enters the contents of the form into the local law enforcement agency's record management system or computer-aided dispatch system;
(b) As part of the form described in Subsection (5)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the request and signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release of the individual's medical information - 47 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 to any person described in Subsection (5)(a)(iii), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law.
(b) As part of the form described in Subsection (5)(a), the department shall advise the individual or the individual's authorized guardian that by submitting the request and signed waiver, the individual or the individual's authorized guardian consents to the release of the individual's medical information to any person described in Subsection (5)(a)(iii), even if the person is otherwise ineligible to access the individual's medical information under state or federal law.
or (ii) after including the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's previously issued identification card, require the individual to provide subsequent written verification described in Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to include the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's extended identification card.
or (ii) after including the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's - 45 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy previously issued identification card, require the individual to provide subsequent written verification described in Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to include the invisible condition identification symbol on the individual's extended identification card.
(6) (a) If the division receives a notification from a court as provided in Section 41-6a-505, 41-6a-509, 76-5-102.1, or 76-5-207, that an individual is an interdicted person, the division:
(6)(a) If the division receives a notification from a court as provided in Section 41-6a-505, 41-6a-509, 76-5-102.1, or 76-5-207, that an individual is an interdicted person, the division:
and - 48 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (ii) if the individual submits an application and qualifies for an identification card, may provide an identification card with the interdicted person identifier.
and (ii) if the individual submits an application and qualifies for an identification card, may provide an identification card with the interdicted person identifier.
(b) (i) An individual may voluntarily apply for an identification card that includes an interdicted person identifier.
(b)(i) An individual may voluntarily apply for an identification card that includes an interdicted person identifier.
(ii) An individual that voluntarily applies for an identification card with an interdicted person identifier may not apply for another identification card without the interdicted person identifier for at least 30 days after the application for the identification card with the interdicted person identifier.
(ii) An individual that voluntarily applies for an identification card with an interdicted person identifier may not apply for another identification card without - 46 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 the interdicted person identifier for at least 30 days after the application for the identification card with the interdicted person identifier.
(8) (a) The indication of intent under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) shall be authenticated by the applicant in accordance with division rule.
(8)(a) The indication of intent under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) shall be authenticated by the applicant in accordance with division rule.
(b) (i) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may, upon request, release to an organ procurement organization, as defined in Section 26B-8-301, the names and addresses of all individuals who under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) indicate that they intend to make an anatomical gift.
(b)(i) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, the division may, upon request, release to an organ procurement organization, as defined in Section 26B-8-301, the names and addresses of all individuals who under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) indicate that they intend to make an anatomical gift.
- 49 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (10) The division and the division's employees are not liable, as a result of false or inaccurate information provided under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) or (l), for direct or indirect:
(10) The division and the division's employees are not liable, as a result of false or inaccurate information provided under Subsection 53-3-804(2)(j) or (l), for direct or indirect:
(11) (a) The division may issue a temporary regular identification card to an individual while the individual obtains the required documentation to establish verification of the information described in Subsections 53-3-804(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (i)(i).
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481 Enrolled Copy (11)(a) The division may issue a temporary regular identification card to an individual while the individual obtains the required documentation to establish verification of the information described in Subsections 53-3-804(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (i)(i).
72-1-201.
72-1-201 (Effective 05/06/26).
- 50 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (g) coordinate with utility companies for the reasonable, efficient, and cost-effective installation, maintenance, operation, relocation, and upgrade of utilities within state highway rights-of-way;
(g) coordinate with utility companies for the reasonable, efficient, and cost-effective installation, maintenance, operation, relocation, and upgrade of utilities within state highway rights-of-way;
(i) jointly with the commission annually report to the Transportation Interim Committee, by November of each year, as to the operation, maintenance, condition, mobility, safety needs, and wildlife and livestock mitigation for state transportation systems;
(i) jointly with the commission annually report to the Transportation Interim Committee, - 48 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 by November 30 of each year, as to the operation, maintenance, condition, mobility, safety needs, and wildlife and livestock mitigation for state transportation systems;
(2) For a proposed transportation project that includes a gondola in the Cottonwood Canyons area of Salt Lake County for which the department has completed an environmental impact statement, the - 51 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 department may only construct the project in the phasing sequence as provided in the record of decision associated with the environmental impact statement.
(2) For a proposed transportation project that includes a gondola in the Cottonwood Canyons area of Salt Lake County for which the department has completed an environmental impact statement, the department may only construct the project in the phasing sequence as provided in the record of decision associated with the environmental impact statement.
(3) (a) The department shall exercise reasonable care in designing, constructing, and maintaining a state highway in a reasonably safe condition for travel.
(3)(a) The department shall exercise reasonable care in designing, constructing, and maintaining a state highway in a reasonably safe condition for travel.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as:
- 49 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as:
72-1-213.1.
72-1-213.1 (Effective 07/01/26).
(3) (a) The department shall implement and oversee the administration of the program, which shall begin on January 1, 2020.
(3)(a) The department shall implement and oversee the administration of the program, which shall begin on January 1, 2020.
- 52 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) To implement and administer the program, the department may contract with an account manager.
(b) To implement and administer the program, the department may contract with an account manager.
(4) (a) The owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may apply for enrollment of the alternative fuel vehicle in the program.
(4)(a) The owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may apply for enrollment of the alternative fuel vehicle in the program.
(b) If an application for enrollment into the program is approved by the department, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may participate in the program in lieu of paying the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(h) or (2)(b).
(b) If an application for enrollment into the program is approved by the department, the owner or lessee of an alternative fuel vehicle may participate in the program in lieu of - 50 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 paying the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(h) or (2)(b).
- 53 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (6) Revenue generated by the road usage charge program and relevant penalties shall be deposited into the Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund.
(6) Revenue generated by the road usage charge program and relevant penalties shall be deposited into the Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund.
(7) (a) The department may:
(7)(a) The department may:
(i) (A) impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the program or tampering with a device necessary for the program;
(i)(A) impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the program or tampering with a device necessary for the program;
and (B) request that the Division of Motor Vehicles place a hold on the registration of the owner's or lessee's alternative fuel vehicle for failure to pay a road usage charge or penalty according to the terms of the program;
and - 51 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy (B) request that the Division of Motor Vehicles place a hold on the registration of the owner's or lessee's alternative fuel vehicle for failure to pay a road usage charge or penalty according to the terms of the program;
(C) the penalty for failure to pay a road usage charge within the time period described in Subsection (7) (a)(iii);
(C) the penalty for failure to pay a road usage charge within the time period described in Subsection (7)(a)(iii);
(8) (a) The Division of Motor Vehicles and the department shall share and provide access to information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle and participation in the program including:
(8)(a) The Division of Motor Vehicles and the department shall share and provide access to information pertaining to an alternative fuel vehicle and participation in the program including:
- 54 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) If the department requests a hold on the registration in accordance with this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles may not renew the registration of a motor vehicle under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration, until the department withdraws the hold request.
(b) If the department requests a hold on the registration in accordance with this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles may not renew the registration of a motor vehicle under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Part 2, Registration, until the department withdraws the hold request.
(9) The owner of an alternative fuel vehicle may [apply for enrollment] enroll in the program or withdraw from the program according to the terms established by the department [pursuant to] in accordance with rules made under Subsection (5).
(9) The owner of an alternative fuel vehicle may [apply for enrollment] enroll in the program or withdraw from the program according to the terms established by the - 52 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 department [pursuant to] in accordance with rules made under Subsection (5).
(12) [(a) Beginning on January 1, 2023:] [(i) the road usage charge rate is 1.0 cent per mile;
(12)[(a) Beginning on January 1, 2023:] [(i) the road usage charge rate is 1.0 cent per mile;
- 55 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(c)] (b) Beginning on January 1, [2032] 2027:
[(c)] (b) Beginning on January 1, [2032] 2027:
[(d)] (c) Beginning in [2024] 2028, the department shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge rates described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
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481 Enrolled Copy [(d)] (c) Beginning in [2024] 2028, the department shall, on January 1, annually adjust the road usage charge rates described in this Subsection (12) by taking the road usage charge rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
(13) (a) Beginning January 1, [2032] 2027, the commission may establish by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.
(13)(a) Beginning January 1, [2032] 2027, the commission may establish by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.
(b) - 56 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) Before making rules in accordance with Subsection (13)(a), the commission shall consult with the department regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.
(b)(i) Before making rules in accordance with Subsection (13)(a), the commission shall consult with the department regarding the road usage charge rate for each type of alternative fuel vehicle.
Section 22 is enacted to read:
Section 72-1-219 is enacted to read:
72-1-219.
72-1-219 (Effective 05/06/26).
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following materials are privileged, are not subject to discovery or admissible evidence in a proceeding before a federal or state court, and may not be considered for any other purpose in an action for damages arising from an occurrence at a location described in the materials:
- 54 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 (1) Subject to Subsection (2), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following materials are privileged, are not subject to discovery or admissible evidence in a proceeding before a federal or state court, and may not be considered for any other purpose in an action for damages arising from an occurrence at a location described in the materials:
72-2-107.
72-2-107 (Effective 05/06/26).
(Effective 05/06/26)Appropriation from Transportation Fund -- Apportionment for class B and class C roads.
Appropriation from Transportation Fund -- Apportionment for class B and class C roads.
The total revenue deposited into the Transportation Fund during the fiscal year from state highway-user taxes - 57 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 and fees, minus those amounts appropriated or transferred from the Transportation Fund during the same fiscal year to:
The total revenue deposited into the Transportation Fund during the fiscal year from state highway-user taxes and fees, minus those amounts appropriated or transferred from the Transportation Fund during the same fiscal year to:
and (f) any other amounts appropriated or transferred for any other state agencies not a part of the department.
and - 55 - H.B.
(2) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (2)(b) and (c), all of the money appropriated in Subsection (1) shall be apportioned among counties and municipalities for class B and class C roads as provided in this title.
481 Enrolled Copy (f) any other amounts appropriated or transferred for any other state agencies not a part of the department.
(2)(a) Except as provided in Subsections (2)(b) and (c), all of the money appropriated in Subsection (1) shall be apportioned among counties and municipalities for class B and class C roads as provided in this title.
72-2-117.5.
72-2-117.5 (Effective 05/06/26).
(Effective 05/06/26)Definitions -- Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund -- Disposition of fund money.
Definitions -- Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund -- Disposition of fund money.
- 58 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (3) The fund shall be funded from the following sources:
(3) The fund shall be funded from the following sources:
and (f) sales and use tax revenues deposited into the fund in accordance with Title 59, Chapter 12, Part 22, Local Option Sales and Use Taxes for Transportation Act.
and - 56 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(4) [(a) The fund shall earn interest.] [(b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund.] [(c)] (a) The State Tax Commission shall allocate and distribute the revenues:
481 (f) sales and use tax revenues deposited into the fund in accordance with Title 59, Chapter 12, Part 22, Local Option Sales and Use Taxes for Transportation Act.
(4)[(a) The fund shall earn interest.] [(b) All interest earned on fund money shall be deposited into the fund.] [(c)] (a) The State Tax Commission shall allocate and distribute the revenues:
- 59 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(f) Administrative costs of the department to implement this section shall be paid from the fund.] (5) (a) A highway authority may acquire real property or any interests in real property for state, county, and municipal transportation corridors subject to:
[(f) Administrative costs of the department to implement this section shall be paid from the fund.] (5)(a) A highway authority may acquire real property or any interests in real property for state, county, and municipal transportation corridors subject to:
(c) (i) (A) Fund money may be used to pay maintenance costs of properties acquired under this section but limited to a total of 5% of the purchase price of the property.
(c)(i)(A) Fund money may be used to pay maintenance costs of properties - 57 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy acquired under this section but limited to a total of 5% of the purchase price of the property.
(ii) the transportation planning is part of the county's continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive process for transportation or public transit planning, transportation corridor preservation, right-of- way acquisition, and project programming;
(ii) the transportation planning is part of the county's continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive process for transportation or public transit planning, transportation corridor preservation, right-of-way acquisition, and project programming;
(e) (i) Subject to Subsection (11), fund money allocated and distributed under Subsection (4) may be used by a county highway authority for transportation corridor planning that is part of the transportation corridor elements of an ongoing work program of transportation or public transit projects.
(e)(i) Subject to Subsection (11), fund money allocated and distributed under Subsection (4) may be used by a county highway authority for transportation corridor planning that is part of the transportation corridor elements of an ongoing work program of transportation or public transit projects.
or - 60 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (B) the department if the county is not within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization.
or (B) the department if the county is not within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization.
(f) (i) A county, city, or town that imposes a local option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee under Section 41-1a-1222 may elect to administer the funds allocated and distributed to that county, city, or town under Subsection (4) as a revolving loan fund.
(f)(i) A county, city, or town that imposes a local option highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee under Section 41-1a-1222 may elect to administer the funds allocated and distributed to that county, city, or town under Subsection (4) as a revolving loan fund.
(ii) If a county, city, or town elects to administer the funds allocated and distributed to that county, city, or town under Subsection (4) as a revolving loan fund, a local highway authority shall repay the fund money authorized for the project to the fund.
(ii) If a county, city, or town elects to administer the funds allocated and distributed - 58 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 to that county, city, or town under Subsection (4) as a revolving loan fund, a local highway authority shall repay the fund money authorized for the project to the fund.
(g) (i) Subject to the restrictions in Subsections (5)(g)(ii) and (iii), fund money may be used by a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class or by a city or town within a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class for:
(g)(i) Subject to the restrictions in Subsections (5)(g)(ii) and (iii), fund money may be used by a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class or by a city or town within a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class for:
(6) (a) (i) The Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall be used to preserve transportation corridors, promote long-term statewide transportation planning, save on acquisition costs, and promote the best interests of the state in a manner which minimizes impact on prime agricultural land.
(6)(a)(i) The Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall be used to preserve transportation corridors, promote long-term statewide transportation planning, save on acquisition costs, and promote the best interests of the state in a manner which minimizes impact on prime agricultural land.
[(ii) The Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall only be used to preserve a transportation corridor that is right-of-way:] [(A) in a county of the first or second class for:] [(I) a state highway;] - 61 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 [(II) a principal arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(III) a minor arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(IV) a collector highway in an urban area as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;
[(ii) The Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall only be used to preserve a transportation corridor that is right-of-way:] [(A) in a county of the first or second class for:] [(I) a state highway;] [(II) a principal arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(III) a minor arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(IV) a collector highway in an urban area as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;
or] [(B) in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class for:] [(I) a state highway;] [(II) a principal arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(III) a minor arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(IV) a major collector highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(V) a minor collector road as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;
or] [(B) in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class for:] [(I) a state highway;] - 59 - H.B.
or] [(VI) a transit facility as defined in Section 17B-2a-802.] (ii) {In } Subject to Subsection (6)(c), in a county of the first or second class, the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall only be used to preserve a transportation corridor that is a right-of-way for:
481 Enrolled Copy [(II) a principal arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(III) a minor arterial highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(IV) a major collector highway as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;] [(V) a minor collector road as defined in Section 72-4-102.5;
or] [(VI) a transit facility as defined in Section 17B-2a-802.] (ii) Subject to Subsection (6)(c), in a county of the first or second class, the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall only be used to preserve a transportation corridor that is a right-of-way for:
{or} (E) a transit facility as defined in Section 17B-2a-802{.} ;
(E) a transit facility as defined in Section 17B-2a-802;
- 62 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) A highway authority shall authorize the expenditure of fund money after determining that the expenditure is being made in accordance with this section from applications that are:
(b) A highway authority shall authorize the expenditure of fund money after determining that the expenditure is being made in accordance with this section from applications that are:
(c) (i) In addition to the uses described in Subsections (6)(a) and (6)(b), subject to Subsection (6)(c) (ii), if a county legislative body makes a determination that there are no regionally significant corridor preservation acquisitions identified in the regional transportation plan for locally owned transportation facilities that are needed over the next 20 years, the following additional allowed uses of the locally imposed corridor preservation fund are permitted:
(c)(i) In addition to the uses described in Subsections (6)(a) and (6)(b), subject to - 60 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
481 Subsection (6)(c)(ii), if a county legislative body makes a determination that there are no regionally significant corridor preservation acquisitions identified in the regional transportation plan for locally owned transportation facilities that are needed over the next 20 years, the following additional allowed uses of the locally imposed corridor preservation fund are permitted:
(ii) (A) A county legislative body and the associated metropolitan planning organization shall review the regional transportation plan not less than every four years to confirm that no new regionally significant corridor preservation acquisitions have been identified as needed.
(ii)(A) A county legislative body and the associated metropolitan planning organization shall review the regional transportation plan not less than every four years to confirm that no new regionally significant corridor preservation acquisitions have been identified as needed.
(7) (a) - 63 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (i) A council of governments shall establish a council of governments endorsement process which includes prioritization and application procedures for use of the money allocated to each county under this section.
(7)(a)(i) A council of governments shall establish a council of governments endorsement process which includes prioritization and application procedures for use of the money allocated to each county under this section.
(b) All fund money shall be prioritized by each highway authority and council of governments based on considerations, including:
(b) All fund money shall be prioritized by each highway authority and council of - 61 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy governments based on considerations, including:
and (B) (I) the statewide long range plan;
and (B)(I) the statewide long range plan;
(d) A county's council of governments may only submit one priority list described in Subsection (7)(c) (i) per calendar year.
(d) A county's council of governments may only submit one priority list described in Subsection (7)(c)(i) per calendar year.
- 64 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (e) A county legislative body may only consider and approve one priority list described in Subsection (7)(c)(i) per calendar year.
(e) A county legislative body may only consider and approve one priority list described in Subsection (7)(c)(i) per calendar year.
(8) (a) Unless otherwise provided by written agreement with another highway authority or public transit district, the highway authority that holds the deed to the property is responsible for maintenance of the property.
(8)(a) Unless otherwise provided by written agreement with another highway authority or public transit district, the highway authority that holds the deed to the property is responsible for maintenance of the property.
(9) (a) The proceeds from any bonds or other obligations secured by revenues of the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall be used for the purposes authorized for funds under this section.
(9)(a) The proceeds from any bonds or other obligations secured by revenues of the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund shall be used for the purposes authorized for funds under this section.
(b) The highway authority shall pledge the necessary part of the revenues of the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund to the payment of principal and interest on the bonds or other obligations.
- 62 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(10) (a) A highway authority may not expend money under this section to purchase a right-of-way for a state highway unless the highway authority has:
481 (b) The highway authority shall pledge the necessary part of the revenues of the Local Highway and Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund to the payment of principal and interest on the bonds or other obligations.
(10)(a) A highway authority may not expend money under this section to purchase a right-of-way for a state highway unless the highway authority has:
- 65 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (b) to pay debt service, principal, or interest on a bond or other obligation as allowed by this section if that bond or other obligation is:
(b) to pay debt service, principal, or interest on a bond or other obligation as allowed by this section if that bond or other obligation is:
This Bill Repeals:
Section 41-1a-123, License Plate Restricted Account.
- 63 - H.B.
481 Enrolled Copy Section 41-1a-123, License Plate Restricted Account.
Effective date.
{This } Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect {on May 6, } July 1, 2026.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
- 66 - HB0481 compared with HB0481S05 (j) Section 72-2-117.5 (Effective 05/06/26);
(j) Section 72-2-117.5 (Effective 05/06/26);
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The bill amends jurisdiction over commuter rail properties for municipalities and counties, updates license plate definitions, and changes the design and issuance process for standard and special group license plates.

  • 10-20-305

    real property or an interest in real property owned by the state or the United States; → real property or an interest in real property owned by the state or the United States[.] ;

    Clarifies that municipalities do not have jurisdiction over state or federal property.

  • 10-20-305

    except as provided by Subsection (3), other real property necessary for the construction of a commuter rail project → except as provided by Subsection (3), other real property necessary for the construction of a commuter rail project

    Maintains the existing provisions about real property jurisdiction during commuter rail project construction.

  • 17-79-306

    real property or an interest in real property owned by the state or the United States; → real property or an interest in real property owned by the state or the United States[.] ;

    Clarifies that counties do not have jurisdiction over state or federal property.

  • 17-79-306

    except as provided by Subsection (3), other real property necessary for the construction of a commuter rail project → except as provided by Subsection (3), other real property necessary for the construction of a commuter rail project

    Maintains the existing provisions about real property jurisdiction during commuter rail project construction.

  • 41-1a-102

    Definitions. → Definitions.

    No change in substance; maintains the definitions section.

  • 41-1a-102

    [18] → [(18)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [19] → [(19)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [20] → [(20)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [21] → [(21)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [22] → [(22)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [23] → [(23)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-102

    [24] → [(24)]

    Retains reference to list numbering without changing its content.

  • 41-1a-402

    do not reflect changes in design and issuance of standard license plates. → This section is amended to change the process for design and issuance of standard license plates.

    Updates procedures for how standard license plates are designed and issued.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ received from House

  13. House/ to Senate

  14. House Conference Committee - Final Passage [Senate President]

  15. House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt [Conference Committee]

  16. House/ received from Senate

  17. Senate/ to House

  18. Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage [Conference Committee]

  19. Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt [Conference Committee]

  20. Senate/ received from House

  21. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S05

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S05

  23. Conference Committee Report [Conference Committee]

  24. Bill Substituted by Conference Committee [Conference Committee]

  25. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481S05

  26. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481S05

  27. House/ to Senate

  28. House Conference Committee Appointed [Conference Committee]

  29. House/ received from Senate

  30. Senate/ to House

  31. Senate Conference Committee Appointed [Conference Committee]

  32. Senate/ refused to recede from Senate amendments

  33. House/ to Senate

  34. House/ refuse to concur with Senate amendment

  35. House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

  36. House/ received from Senate

  37. Senate/ to House with amendments

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

  39. Senate/ substituted

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

  41. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S04

  42. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S04

  43. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481S04

  44. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481S04

  45. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S03

  46. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S03

  47. Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar

  48. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481S03

  49. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481S03

  50. Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  51. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S02

  52. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S02

  53. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  54. Senate/ comm rpt/ amended [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  55. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  56. Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  57. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  58. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S02

  59. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S02

  60. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  61. Senate/ received from House

  62. House/ to Senate

  63. House/ passed 3rd reading

  64. House/ substituted

  65. House/ 3rd reading

  66. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481S02

  67. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481S02

  68. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481S01

  69. House/ 2nd reading

  70. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Transportation Committee]

  71. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S01

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

  73. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

  74. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481S01

  75. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481S01

  76. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481S01

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

  78. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  79. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0481

  80. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0481

  81. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  82. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  83. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0481

  84. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0481

  85. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  86. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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