New Legislation 2026

HB 59 - Identification Verification Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • When a court designates an individual as an interdicted person, the court may require the individual to surrender their Utah driver license or Utah identification card.
  • An individual who voluntarily applies for a driver license or identification card with an interdicted person qualifier is not required to pay an administrative fee.

HB 118 - Driver Training Schools for CDL Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • Requires a CDL applicant to sign a form attesting to the applicant’s English language proficiency;
    • Converse with the general public.
    • Understand highway traffic signs and signals.
    • Respond to official inquiries.
    • Make entries on reports and records.
  • Requires a CDL third-party tester or third-party examiner to notify the division when an application fails a CDL skills test due to the applicant’s English proficiency.

HB 128 - Traffic Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • Removes the requirement to signal intention to turn when navigating a roundabout.

HB 381 - Electric Bike Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • Amended the motorcycle definition by including a motorcycle being powered by an electric or combustion engine.
  • Requires individuals under 21 to wear a helmet.
  • Creates a safety course for the operation of certain electrical devices.

SB 22 - Minor Driving Hours Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • Clarifies that a stepparent or foster parent can supervise a minor with a learner permit.
  • Used in 53-3-210.5, parent is defined as an individual's parent, stepparent or foster parent.

SB 275 - State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments - Effective May 6, 2026

  • Creates the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program within the Department of Government Operations.
  • Provides for the repeal of the electronic license and identification card upon sunset review on January 1, 2027.

HB 52 - Tribal Endorsement of Utah Driver License Amendments - Effective January 1, 2027

  • Allows an applicant to request a notation of “Federally Recognized Tribal Member” on the driver license or identification card.
  • Applicant will provide satisfactory proof to the DLD of being a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.