All Roll Calls
Yes: 132 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 112026 General SessionHouse
Dyed Diesel Fuel Search Amendments
Sponsored By: Stephanie Gricius (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnergyCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeOil and GasDepartment of Public SafetyRoads/HighwaysTransportationFossil FuelsTraffic Violations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Dyed diesel ban with steep fines
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law bans driving on Utah highways if any fuel tank has dyed diesel. Exemptions cover uses allowed by federal law; travel only between your own farm parcels for needed farm work; and special mobile equipment moved incidentally for construction. Fines are the greater of $500 or $5 per gallon per tank for a first offense, and $1,000 or $10 per gallon per tank for later offenses, using each tank’s maximum capacity. These fines are on top of other taxes and go to the Utah Transportation Fund. The commission can waive or reduce a fine for reasonable cause and must make a record of the action.
Stricter rules for fuel tank searches
Beginning May 6, 2026, officials cannot sample your fuel without probable cause, your consent, or a port‑of‑entry check. Driving a diesel vehicle alone does not create probable cause to search your tank. These rules limit surprise fuel inspections for dyed diesel.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
2/27/2026House/ to Governor
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
1/29/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/28/2026Senate/ to standing committee
1/23/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/20/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/11/2026
Introduced
12/2/2025