New Legislation 2025

HB 437 – Interdicted Person Amendments – Effective January 1, 2026, this bill:

A person convicted of DUI, the court may designate as an interdicted person who will be prohibited from purchasing alcohol for a certain time period. A person shall be designated as an interdicted person when convicted for an extreme DUI.
When a person has been designated as interdicted, they must surrender their license or identification card to the court and apply for an interdicted license or IDC.
An interdicted DL/IDC will have a red banner at the top of the card stating “NO ALCOHOL SALE.”

HB 190 – Motorcycle Amendments – Effective January 1, 2026, this bill:

Requires DLD to suspend an individual’s motorcycle endorsement or driver license based on a conviction of certain violations.
- Failure to properly display license plate;
- Performing a wheelie; or
- Lane splitting.

HB 234 – Motorcycle Safety Amendments – Effective May 7, this bill:

Increases the fine for a person who operates a motorcycle without an endorsement.
The court will waive the fine if the person obtains a motorcycle endorsement within 30 days.

HB 300 – Amendments to Election Law – Effective May 7, this bill:

When applying for a renewal of the driver license or identification card, the voter must request a ballot be mailed every 8 years.
New questions on the DL/IDC application requesting to receive a ballot by mail.
It requires registered voters who have a Utah DL or IDC to place the last four digits on the return envelope and permits the voter to enter the last four digits of their social security number as an alternate form of identification.

HB 308 – Driving by Minors Amendments – Effective May 7, this bill:

Allows an individual with a learner permit younger than 18 years old to drive with an adult other than a parent.
This will be allowed when the parent or legal guardian is not a licensed driver.
The individual occupying the seat beside the applicant must have in their immediate possession evidence that the individual is authorized by the parent or legal guardian.

SB 59 – Commercial Driver License Revisions – Effective May 7, this bill:

Amends provisions relating to disqualification of a CDL.
Requires DLD to utilize the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required by Federal law.

SB 260 – Individual Digital Identity Amendments – Effective May 7, this bill:

Establishes guiding principles for the implementation of a state-endorsed digital identity.
Outlines state policy and creates requirements for a state-endorsed digital identity program.
Requires Gov. Operations to study and make recommendations.

Utah Department of Public Safety