All Roll Calls
Yes: 160 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 2152026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Landscaping Restrictions Amendments
Sponsored By: Thomas W. Peterson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesFire ProtectionPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Fire ControlLocal Government OrdinancesReal Property
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
HOAs must allow water-wise yards
Beginning May 6, 2026, associations must allow water‑wise landscaping where owners maintain their yards and must adopt rules that support it. HOAs cannot stop you from converting a grass park strip to approved water‑wise landscaping. They cannot ban using less water on lawns during drought. They cannot stop vegetation removal on lots in designated wildland‑urban interface areas. Association rules may include design criteria and limits on plant materials.
Homeowners can use water-wise yards, clear brush
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities and counties cannot ban water‑wise landscaping on private property. They cannot require lawn or turf in any unimpeded strip under eight feet wide. They cannot block vegetation removal that is required for defensible space in designated wildland‑urban interface areas under the adopted code. Local governments may require site or landscaping plan reviews, set design standards (like mulch types, vegetative coverage, or plant limits), and require healthy maintenance, within the law’s limits.
New-home buyers get water-wise rule notice
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities and counties may require sellers of new homes to tell the first buyer about local water‑wise landscaping ordinances. Buyers get early notice of yard rules. Sellers may have a small paperwork step.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Thomas W. Peterson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
House Comm - Held
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/4/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/4/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/24/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/24/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/18/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/17/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/30/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/4/2026
Amended 1/30/2026 10:01:856
1/30/2026
Substitute #1
1/27/2026
Introduced
1/9/2026
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