All Roll Calls
Yes: 148 • No: 2
UtahS.B. 2262026 General SessionSenate
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Amendments
Sponsored By: Ann Millner (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Controlled SubstancesPeace OfficersCrimesLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticePublic SafetyDriving Under the Influence (DUI)Motor VehiclesTransportationTraffic Violations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Shorter driving restriction after test refusal
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah shortens the ignition interlock restriction after a chemical-test refusal from three years to two. This applies when you are arrested, an officer requests a qualifying chemical test, and you refuse a requested test. During those two years, you cannot drive without an ignition interlock device.
Lower threshold for testing suspected drivers
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah officers must direct chemical testing based on reasonable suspicion of listed alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses. This replaces the prior requirement for grounds to believe a violation occurred. The rule covers people driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle. Covered offenses include prohibited alcohol levels, alcohol or drug impairment, and any measurable controlled substance or metabolite prohibited by law. Tests can use breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids; blood tests remain subject to separate legal requirements.
Senior officers review fatal crash testing
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah adds senior-officer review to fatal crash investigations. The review is required when the investigating officer believes there is insufficient probable cause for a chemical-test warrant. The officer must review the facts with a more senior officer. The review must confirm that no impairment is suspected and no probable cause for a chemical test exists.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ann Millner
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Steve Eliason
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 23 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 59 • No: 1
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 19 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Governor 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
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ 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/ uncircled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
3/1/2026
Amended 2/25/2026 11:02:100
2/25/2026
Substitute #1
2/23/2026
Amended 2/5/2026 10:02:845
2/5/2026
Introduced
1/30/2026