All Roll Calls
Yes: 83 • No: 22
UtahS.B. 262026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Pest Control Amendments
Sponsored By: Keven J. Stratton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AgricultureEnvironmentNatural ResourcesAdministrative RulemakingBusiness Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
New registration and staffing rules for applicator businesses
Pesticide applicator businesses must register and pay a department-set fee. The department issues a certificate if you show competence and good character, owe no money, and apply. It removes old owner education and experience rules. Certificates expire December 31 of the second year; violations can trigger suspension until you fix them. You must employ at least one certified applicator, only hire licensed applicators, permitted techs, or permitted salespersons, and ensure workers follow labels and rules. The department can create a lighter registration for marketing-only firms, and fee money only funds this program.
Permits, training, and fines for techs and sales
The law defines ornamental and turf technicians and pesticide salespersons as people who hold permits. The department sets training and supervision rules for technicians and defines what counts as soliciting, plus training rules for salespersons. Violations tied to ornamental and turf technician rules can bring fines up to $1,000 per violation. The department must report on these rules by the November 2026 interim meeting.
Stronger product enforcement and labeling rules
The department can order a pesticide lot to stop sale, use, or movement if offered in violation of the law. Before a written release, the owner or distributor may have to pay the department’s costs to withdraw the product. Courts cannot require the department to post a bond when it seeks an injunction. The law aligns label “signal words” with federal terms like danger, warning, or caution, and clarifies which species and herbicide uses fall under the chapter.
Applicator reciprocity, misuse defense, return fines
The department can waive Utah exams for certified applicators who hold substantially similar licenses from other states. If you are accused of misuse, you can defend yourself by proving you followed the label and rules at the time. If your certified applicator license is revoked or suspended, you must return it within 14 days or face up to $100 for each 14-day period it is late.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 48 • No: 22
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/2/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/2/2026Draft 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
1/27/2026HouseHouse/ 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/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/2/2026
Introduced
12/5/2025
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