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UtahS.B. 962025 General SessionSenate

Advanced Air Mobility Amendments

Sponsored By: Wayne A. Harper (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Political Subdivisions (Local Issues)AeronauticsUnmanned AircraftTransportationDepartment of Transportation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Local governments get optional air travel guidance

Effective May 7, 2025, the law requires Utah’s transportation department to create an advanced air mobility toolkit by July 1, 2026. It must include model local rules, planning and operating practices, and policy resources, including guidance on landing sites. The department must keep the toolkit updated and publicly available on its website. It cannot require cities, counties, or other local governments to use any part of it.

Public outreach explains new air travel options

Since May 7, 2025, Utah’s transportation department must educate the public about advanced air mobility, including electric aircraft. Outreach covers studies, possible uses, transportation benefits, state efforts, job opportunities, community impacts, and possible development phases. The department must coordinate with industry leaders and state planning groups and provide opportunities to watch real-world demonstrations. The law sets no end date for the campaign.

Commercial aircraft operators face state registration rules

The law sets January 1, 2025, as the start date for a commercial aircraft registration requirement in Utah. It covers drones and advanced air mobility aircraft when federal rules require aircraft certification. Operators cannot use these aircraft commercially in Utah without a current registration certificate from Utah’s transportation department. The provision sets no registration fee amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wayne A. Harper

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kay J. Christofferson

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 1

House vote • 2/19/2025

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 62 • No: 1

House vote • 2/12/2025

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/28/2025

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/27/2025

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/23/2025

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2025

  2. Senate/ to Governor

    3/12/2025Senate

  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/12/2025Senate

  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

    3/6/2025Senate

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    3/6/2025

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    2/21/2025

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

    2/21/2025

  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

    2/19/2025Senate

  9. Senate/ received from House

    2/19/2025Senate

  10. House/ to Senate

    2/19/2025House

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

    2/19/2025House

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

    2/19/2025House

  13. House/ 3rd reading

    2/19/2025House

  14. House/ 2nd reading

    2/13/2025House

  15. House/ committee report favorable

    2/13/2025House

  16. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

    2/12/2025House

  17. House/ to standing committee

    2/7/2025House

  18. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    1/29/2025House

  19. House/ received from Senate

    1/28/2025House

  20. Senate/ to House

    1/28/2025Senate

  21. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

    1/28/2025Senate

  22. Senate/ 3rd reading

    1/28/2025Senate

  23. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

    1/27/2025Senate

  24. Senate/ 2nd reading

    1/27/2025Senate

  25. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    1/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/6/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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