All Roll Calls
Yes: 163 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 1202026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Towing Modifications
Sponsored By: Ronald M. Winterton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Peace OfficersLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePublic SafetyState Tax CommissionTransportationTowingCommercial Motor Vehicle Regulation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
More offenses allow vehicle seizure
The law expands what counts as a criminal offense in the seizure law. It now includes class B and class A misdemeanors, felonies, listed traffic, licensing, boating, and criminal code offenses, and similar local ordinances. This makes more situations eligible for vehicle seizure. Effective May 6, 2026.
Road rage arrests: car seized, possible release
The law defines a road rage event as a crime on a roadway meant to endanger or scare another driver. If police have probable cause and arrest the operator for the event, they must seize the vehicle without a warrant. If the registered owner is different and is at the scene, the officer may release the car to that owner. Effective May 6, 2026.
Stricter seizures for uninsured driving
If a vehicle without required insurance is in a crash, police or the division must seize it. Without a crash, they may seize only if the vehicle is a public safety concern. Officers cannot seize just because you lack paper proof unless the state database shows no coverage. If you show proof but the database disagrees, the officer must try to verify before seizing. Effective May 6, 2026.
Protections for cars in impound yards
Impound yards must follow new commission rules made under the state rulemaking act. Yards on paved A, B, or C roads must have opaque fencing; opaque chain link is allowed. Staff or others may not drive a stored vehicle without the owner’s written okay, except for short moves inside the yard. Violations are a class C misdemeanor. When a vehicle is seized, officers must record the odometer reading if it is accessible. Effective May 6, 2026.
New rules on out-of-county tows
Tow companies doing police-requested tows normally must take the vehicle to an impound yard in the same county. Police can send it to a yard in a neighboring county if that yard is closer, and they must tell the owner the location. Out-of-county impounds are also allowed when the vehicle is held as evidence, or when no in-county yard or responder is available due to weather, roads, or heavy demand. The law defines these as non-consent police generated tows, not private tows. Effective May 6, 2026.
Boat trailer can be seized
Police may seize a boat’s trailer when it is needed to move or store a seized boat. The trailer is taken only for that purpose. Effective May 6, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ronald M. Winterton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 24 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/5/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/5/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/18/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/18/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/17/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/17/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/12/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/11/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/11/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
2/11/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/11/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/6/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/6/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/5/2026House/ to standing committee
2/3/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Amended 2/11/2026 12:02:871
2/11/2026
Substitute #2
1/25/2026
Substitute #1
1/21/2026
Introduced
1/12/2026
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