All Roll Calls
Yes: 148 • No: 16
UtahS.B. 2272026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Punitive Damages Amendments
Sponsored By: Ronald M. Winterton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Motor Vehicle InsuranceInsuranceBusinessJudicial OperationsMotor VehiclesTransportationCivil Litigation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger shield from punitive damages for employers
For claims arising on or after May 6, 2026, employers, principals, and managing agents are not vicariously liable for punitive damages just because of the job relationship. To get punitive damages from the employer based only on a worker’s conduct, the plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence willful, malicious, or reckless conduct; that the employer authorized, ratified, or approved it; or that the employer was reckless in hiring or keeping the worker. This also applies to cases from operating a vehicle or motorboat while voluntarily intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A “managing agent” means someone who supervises a facility, operation, project, or group, or acts as a manager.
Insurers can't cover or price punitive damages
Beginning May 6, 2026, insurers in Utah cannot insure punitive damages. They also cannot consider the chance of punitive damages when underwriting, rating, or setting premiums or fees. If a court awards punitive damages, you or your business must pay them yourself. Removing this pricing factor may slightly raise or lower some policy prices.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ronald M. Winterton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Colin W. Jack
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 28 • No: 1
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 56 • No: 12
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
3/2/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/27/2026House/ to standing committee
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/24/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #3
3/3/2026
Substitute #4
3/3/2026
Amended 2/23/2026 12:02:261
2/23/2026
Substitute #2
2/19/2026
Substitute #1
2/18/2026
Introduced
1/30/2026
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