Utah removes mandatory crossing-guard observation sentence for school zone speeding

Original title: School Zone Speeding Amendments

Last action · March 26, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Carol Moss and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Utah law removes the requirement that courts order individuals convicted of certain school zone speeding offenses to perform compensatory service observing a crossing guard, effective May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes sentencing options for drivers convicted of speeding in school zones by eliminating a specific court-mandated community service requirement.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Drivers in Utah

Drivers convicted of school zone speeding are no longer subject to mandatory crossing guard observation service.

Directly affected

Utah Courts

Judges are no longer required to order specific crossing guard observation service for certain school zone speeding convictions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific penalty requirement does this bill remove?

The bill removes the requirement that courts order a person convicted of certain school zone speeding offenses to perform compensatory service by observing a crossing guard.

When do these changes take effect?

The amendments take effect on May 6, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

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Mar 26, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 11, 2026House
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Mar 6, 2026House
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Mar 6, 2026Clerk of the House
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Mar 4, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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Feb 17, 2026Senate
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Feb 12, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Feb 6, 2026SenateCommittee
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Feb 5, 2026SenateIntroduced
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Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
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Jan 29, 2026Released
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Jan 29, 2026Version Sponsor
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Jan 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
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Jan 26, 2026House
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Jan 23, 2026House
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Jan 23, 2026House
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
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Jan 22, 2026House Rules Committee
Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Jan 20, 2026House
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Jan 17, 2026Released
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Jan 14, 2026House
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