UtahH.B. 5822026 General SessionHouse

Asbestos Amendments

Sponsored By: Thomas W. Peterson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AsbestosEnvironmentHazardous MaterialsNatural Resources

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Limits on asbestos testing for newer homes

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Air Quality Board cannot adopt rules requiring asbestos inspections or sample tests for qualifying homes. This protection covers properties with four or fewer residential units completed on or after January 1, 1992. For older properties, the Board may adopt testing rules for specified renovation, demolition, or disposal projects involving asbestos-related materials. The law does not itself require those older-home testing rules. Owners of qualifying newer homes may avoid Board-imposed testing costs, but the law does not guarantee that all testing costs end.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Thomas W. Peterson
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 109 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote • 3/2/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 64 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation