UtahH.B. 2462026 General SessionHouseWALLET

Local Government Drug Testing Amendments

Sponsored By: A. Cory Maloy (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CountiesEducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationLabor and EmploymentMunicipalitiesLimited Purpose Local Government EntitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Special Service DistrictsVolunteersDrug and Alcohol TestingColleges and UniversitiesSchool Districts

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Paid testing time for public workers

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah local governments and colleges must schedule drug tests during or immediately after regular work periods. For current employees and volunteers, testing time counts as work time for pay and benefits. The government or college must also pay transportation costs when testing takes place away from the workplace. These work-time and travel-cost protections do not cover job or volunteer applicants.

New drug-testing rules for public workers

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah local governments and colleges can choose required drug-test samples through a written policy or ordinance. Allowed samples include urine, blood, breath, oral fluid, and hair; urine samples can be split for testing and retesting. Testing covers employees, volunteers, and applicants for those roles. The policy must be shared with current employees and volunteers and available for applicants to review. Sample collection must follow instructions prepared by an entity independent of the government or college.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

A. Cory Maloy
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Heidi Balderree
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/6/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2026

House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation

Yes: 7 • No: 0