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HB 192UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Utah Removes Statutory Limits on Safety Inspection Station Labor Fees

Original title: Vehicle Inspection Fee Amendments

Last action · March 26, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Dave Shallenberger and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah removes statutory limits on the labor fees s can charge for vehicle safety inspections, taking effect on May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners face uncapped labor charges for safety inspections as stations set their own rates, while stations must continue to conspicuously post their fees prior to performing inspections.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

safety inspection stations

Safety inspection stations are no longer restricted by statutory maximum labor fees and may set their own reasonable inspection charges.

Directly affected

vehicle owners in Utah

Vehicle owners are subject to uncapped labor fees for required safety inspections while gaining the protection of mandatory fee posting before service.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can safety inspection stations charge any price they want after this bill passes?

Yes, the bill removes the statutory limits on labor fees for safety inspections, allowing stations to charge a reasonable fee without a maximum cap, provided they conspicuously post the fee amount beforehand.

When does this change go into effect?

The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

39 actions

Mar 26, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 3, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 3, 2026House
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Feb 26, 2026House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Feb 26, 2026Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Feb 25, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Feb 25, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from House for Enrolling
Feb 20, 2026House
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
Feb 20, 2026House
House/ received from Senate
Feb 20, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Feb 20, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Feb 20, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 20, 2026Senate
Senate/ 3rd reading
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd reading
Feb 17, 2026Senate
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
Feb 17, 2026Senate
Senate/ committee report favorable
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 9, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate/ to standing committee
Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Feb 5, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Feb 5, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 5, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Jan 28, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Jan 28, 2026House
House/ comm rpt/ amended
Jan 27, 2026House
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Jan 27, 2026House
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Jan 22, 2026House
House Comm - Not Considered
Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
House/ to standing committee
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 20, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Jan 16, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0192
Jan 16, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0192
Jan 14, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Jan 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0192
Jan 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0192
Jan 8, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Jan 8, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Connected Entities

David Shallenberger, Department of Public Safety, Wayne A. Harper

PersonDavid Shallenberger“Chief Sponsor of HB 192”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Public Safety“division overseeing safety inspection stations and permits”Map →

PersonWayne A. Harper“Senate Sponsor of HB 192”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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Controversy25
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