All Roll Calls
Yes: 110 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 222026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Minor Driving Hours Amendments
Sponsored By: Wayne A. Harper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Driver LicenseMotor VehiclesTransportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 3 costs, 3 mixed.
CDL rules: age and residency limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division does not issue a CDL to anyone under 18. If you are not a Utah resident, you cannot get a Utah CDL unless you had a temporary CDL before July 1, 2015 or you qualify for a non‑domiciled CDL under federal rules.
Disqualified CDL drivers can get Class D
Beginning May 6, 2026, if your commercial license is disqualified, the division can grant you a Class D (noncommercial) license if you are not otherwise sanctioned.
Out-of-state or military permits accepted
Beginning May 6, 2026, if you hold an out‑of‑state or U.S. Armed Forces learner permit, you can get an original or provisional Class D license after you complete an approved driver education course, pass the division knowledge and skills tests, turn 16, and pay the nonrefundable fee.
Previously licensed drivers get easier steps
Beginning May 6, 2026, some licensing rules do not apply if you were licensed before July 1, 1967. If you are at least 16 and were licensed in another state or country, those same rules also do not apply.
License denials for suspensions and ID cards
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division does not issue a license to people who are suspended, denied, canceled, disqualified, or revoked (as limited by law), judged not competent, who fail required exams, or whose privileges are suspended under the listed laws. Since July 1, 2012, you also cannot get a license if you still hold an unexpired Utah ID card unless it is canceled and surrendered.
Teen drivers: training and six-month permit
Beginning May 6, 2026, no one under 16 can get a license. If you are 18 or younger, you must finish a commissioner‑approved driver training course. If you are a minor under Section 53-3-211, you must complete the required driving practice in that section. If you are 17 or younger, you must hold a learner permit for six months before you can get a license or apply for a provisional Class D license.
Adults can skip driver ed with practice
Beginning May 6, 2026, if you are 19 or older, you must either complete an approved driver training course or qualify through the learner‑permit pathway. You can skip the course if you held a learner permit for 3 months and you certify 40 hours of driving practice, including 10 hours at night after sunset.
Learner permits: who can get and use
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division issues a learner permit if you are at least 15, pass the knowledge and fitness tests, and pay the nonrefundable fee. Learner permits are valid for 18 months. If you are under 18, you must drive with an instructor, your licensed parent or guardian, a responsible licensed adult who signed for you, or a licensed person age 21 or older with your parent’s written OK when your parent or guardian is not licensed. If you are 18 or older, a licensed driver age 21 or older must sit beside you. You must carry your permit while driving. After you apply and pay, you get up to 3 knowledge‑test tries in one year. Half of the Class D knowledge test covers the main causes of traffic deaths.
Motorcycle endorsements: rules and training waiver
Beginning May 6, 2026, you must hold a Class D license, a CDL, or an out‑of‑state equivalent to get a motorcycle endorsement. If you are under 19, you must hold a motorcycle learner permit for two months. The division can waive the two‑month wait if you complete an approved rider education course. If you had a motorcycle endorsement before July 1, 2008, you can qualify without the two‑month permit.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/7/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/25/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/25/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
1/29/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/28/2026House/ to standing committee
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/21/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
1/7/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025
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