All Roll Calls
Yes: 149 • No: 26
UtahS.B. 2922026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Autonomous Systems Amendments
Sponsored By: Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Judicial OperationsLegislative OperationsSunsets and RepealersMotor VehiclesTransportationAutonomous VehiclesCivil Procedure
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 4 mixed.
Most ADS lawsuit limits end in 2030
Beginning July 1, 2030, Utah repeals special limits on liability for automated-vehicle cases. The state also repeals specific automated-vehicle product-defect rules and the “state of the art” defense. Some automated-driving definitions in the civil code are removed on the same date. These changes alter the legal rules that apply to ADS-related injury and defect claims after July 1, 2030.
Pain-and-suffering capped at $1 million
In lawsuits involving automated vehicles, noneconomic losses like pain and suffering are capped at $1,000,000 per case. This cap does not apply to wrongful-death claims. If the vehicle was fully driverless at level 4 or 5, the separate $100,000 total cap for that driverless rule applies instead.
Automated system is the legal driver
When the automated driving system is driving, it is the legal driver. It must do all the acts a human driver would do and does not need a driver’s license. At level 3, the system stays responsible until it asks for help and then disengages. At levels 4 and 5, the system stays responsible unless a human takes over. The law also standardizes key definitions using national SAE J3016 terms.
Driverless crash claims capped and limited
If a level 4 or 5 vehicle was fully driving, you can sue the vehicle’s registered owner or the company that dispatched it. To win, you must show the system was on and caused the harm; you do not have to prove negligence or defect. Any payout under this driverless rule is your only civil remedy for that incident. Total recovery is capped at $100,000, and punitive damages are not allowed. A defendant’s liability is reduced if you or another party were partly at fault.
Parent legal help pilot ends 2026
The Interdisciplinary Parental Representation Pilot ends on December 31, 2026. After that date, families who used the pilot lose access to those legal services.
State mediation and arbitration laws repealed
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state Alternative Dispute Resolution Act is repealed. Beginning July 1, 2029, the statute governing arbitration agreements is repealed. These changes alter how Utah law treats mediation and arbitration in civil disputes after those dates.
Employer liability limits end in 2029
Beginning July 1, 2029, Utah repeals the statute that limited an employer’s liability when an employee was convicted of an offense. This change can expand remedies in related civil claims after that date.
Domestic violence transfer rule repealed
Beginning July 1, 2029, the rule for moving some domestic violence cases from justice court to district court is repealed. This changes court procedure for those criminal cases after that date.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 55 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 24 • No: 2
House vote • 3/4/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 21 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Senate/ 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
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ substituted
3/4/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/4/2026House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
3/4/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
3/4/2026
Substitute #1
2/26/2026
Introduced
2/12/2026
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