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UtahH.B. 222026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Vintage Vehicle Amendments
Sponsored By: Norman K Thurston (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Emissions ControlState Tax CommissionRevenue and TaxationLicense PlatesMotor VehiclesTransportationVehicle RegistrationDivision of Motor Vehicles
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.
Rules for custom and restored‑modified cars
Beginning October 1, 2026, a custom vehicle is a collector car (25+ years old or built to look like it) used mainly for shows, parades, and similar use. Custom vehicles are exempt from emissions inspections, and owners must sign a statement about collector use. A restored‑modified vehicle is one rebuilt with modern parts and tech (for example, on‑board diagnostics). Counties must run emissions tests and cannot fail you just because your car is restored‑modified if the change is not likely to raise emissions and the engine is newer or has modern diagnostics; you must give a signed statement the first time you seek that test. Replica vehicle titles must say “replica” and list the body’s model year. Owners may also request (and later remove) a restored‑modified notation on the registration by signing a safety statement.
Vehicle registration deadlines and penalties
New residents must register their vehicles within 60 days. If a vehicle with an automated driving system stays in the state for more than 30 straight days, its owner is treated as a resident for registration rules. Starting October 1, 2026, after an investigation, the commission can charge $150 and give 60 days to fix problems. If you still do not comply, you can be charged the greater of the Title 59 underpayment penalty or $500. Penalties go to state accounts set by law.
Emissions relief for older and diesel cars
Beginning October 1, 2026, vehicles with model year 1995 or older are exempt from county emissions inspections. Starting the same date, counties cannot deny registration just because a listed VW/Audi/Porsche or Mercedes diesel has a covered defeat device named in the consent decrees. This protection only applies to the specific makes, models, and years listed in the law.
How and when classics can drive
Beginning October 1, 2026, classic vehicles are exempt from minimum‑speed rules. They may also ignore minimum‑speed limits when going to or from shows, parades, meetings, or tours, as long as they do not create a hazard. Classic vehicles can be exempt from some modern safety equipment rules if the original parts still work or equal‑or‑better parts are installed, and the car is driven safely. Vehicles made before 1935, and classic or custom vehicles, do not need rear mudguards when you drive in fair weather on well‑kept hard roads.
Classic vehicle status, fees, and rules
Beginning October 1, 2026, a classic vehicle is model year 1982 or older and driven under 1,500 miles a year, or it is a classic travel trailer (1982 or older and a collector’s item). The first registration fee for a classic vehicle is $40, and classic vehicles do not pay standard renewal fees. Classic and restored‑modified vehicles must be registered before you drive them in the state. The State Tax Commission can revoke a classic vehicle’s registration if the owner breaks the chapter’s rules.
Original plates and sponsored plate choices
Owners of 1973‑and‑older vehicles can apply to use the car’s original Utah plate if it is approved and fees are paid; approved plates are exempt from some equipment rules. The division issues special group plates; new plate types need a private donation or a law to fund start‑up, and no contribution is required for disability or farm truck plates. Beginning July 1, 2025, the historical support plate has a voluntary $25 contribution: $2 goes to the Utah State Historical Society and $23 goes to the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005. The division posts and emails this allocation notice through June 30, 2026.
Old vintage rules repealed, new terms
On October 1, 2026, the law adds the terms “novel vehicle” and treats “classic vehicle” as a vehicle under the code. On the same date, the old vintage‑vehicle chapter is repealed. The new classic‑vehicle chapter now governs instead of the old vintage rules.
Road‑usage fund and state transfers
Beginning October 1, 2026, the Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund keeps program fees and penalties and does not lapse. If program income is not enough, the department may move specific Transportation Fund fee money into it; if income exceeds costs, the extra goes back to the Transportation Fund. For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, the state transfers $3.5 million from the sponsored plate fund to the General Fund. Effective May 6, 2026, the state transfers $36,400 one time from the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 to the General Fund.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Norman K Thurston
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Emily Buss
Forward Party • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 63 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 1
House vote • 1/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 1/23/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/5/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/5/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/2/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/2/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/26/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/26/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/25/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
2/24/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/10/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Substitute #4
2/16/2026
Substitute #3
2/6/2026
Substitute #2
1/23/2026
Substitute #1
1/22/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025
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