All Roll Calls
Yes: 145 • No: 22
UtahH.B. 1112026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Wildlife Amendments
Sponsored By: Bridger Bolinder (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnvironmentNatural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesWildlifeEasementsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeAeronauticsWeaponsHuntingReal PropertyNew Rulemaking AuthorityOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
More costs and funding after wildlife crimes
If you are convicted, enter a plea in abeyance, or a diversion for certain wildlife crimes, you must repay the Division’s documented investigation costs. Restitution and these repayments go to a new Poaching Mitigation Fund for education, equipment, projects, and officer training. The law also removes a 30‑day requirement to report hunting or fishing suspensions to the professional licensing agency.
Tighter rules for guides and outfitters
Beginning May 6, 2026, anyone guiding or outfitting on public land must register each year. You cannot use the titles “guide” or “outfitter” unless registered, and taking pay over $100 counts as compensation that triggers these rules. The Division sets registration fees by rule, not fixed amounts. Clients may pay no more than two people to provide registered services, or up to three for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime or limited‑entry big‑game hunt, and may not hire another outfitter at the same time for the same species and sex. Knowingly hiring an unregistered provider is a class B misdemeanor without jail or probation, and the Division can suspend hunting or fishing privileges. Registration fees go into a new Guide and Outfitter Fund to run the program.
Easier proof for refunds and free fishing
The Division accepts verification from physician assistants and nurse practitioners, not just doctors. This helps if you seek a refund after you get sick or injured and surrender your permit before the season ends. It also helps residents get free fishing licenses if they have an intellectual disability or are terminally ill with less than five years to live and qualify for a state low‑income public assistance program.
No grizzly populations until federal delisting
If a grizzly is found where it is federally listed, the Division contacts U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and asks for immediate removal. The state manages to prevent grizzly populations from becoming established anywhere in Utah until grizzlies are fully delisted statewide. The Wildlife Board may set rules to carry this out. Lawfully held captive grizzlies are exempt.
No hunting from aircraft; safer shooting zones
Pilots may not help locate or take wildlife from an aircraft. Penalties rise with repeat offenses: class B misdemeanor first, class A second, and third‑degree felony for a third or later offense. The Division can revoke related licenses or permits. You also may not fire a dangerous weapon within 300 feet of a house or animal structure on wildlife or waterfowl management areas unless you have written permission; that is a class B misdemeanor and triggers driver‑license notification.
Hunters must report or pay $25
The Division can require hunters to report hunt information. If you fail to report, you can be fined up to $25 per violation.
More public notice before land buys
The Division must post proposed private land acquisitions on its website and a public legal‑notice site and get the governor’s approval before taking title. The governor alerts local officials and invites public comment before deciding. For purchases, notice may be posted after earnest money is paid.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bridger Bolinder
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 50 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 18 • No: 5
House vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 2/6/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 65 • No: 1
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/11/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
3/6/2026
Amended 2/6/2026 16:02:469
2/6/2026
Substitute #1
1/23/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025
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