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HB 22UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Replaces Vintage Vehicle Designation With Classic Vehicle Status and Appropriates $36,400

Original title: Vintage Vehicle Amendments

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Norm Thurston and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This bill replaces the "vintage vehicle" designation with a new "" designation for older vehicles, removes certain emissions testing requirements, and appropriates $36,400 in transfers to unrestricted funds for 2026, taking effect primarily on October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners operating vehicles with a model year of 1982 or older are newly subject to the classification framework, which includes specific mileage caps of fewer than 1,500 miles per calendar year for motor vehicles and motorcycles while exempting them from minimum speed restrictions and certain safety equipment standards under specified operating conditions.

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

Vehicle collectors and owners of older vehicles

Owners of older vehicles must transition to the new classic vehicle designation and adhere to mileage limits and registration rules.

Directly affected

State Tax Commission

The State Tax Commission is responsible for administering the new classic vehicle registrations, fee collections, and potential revocations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a classic vehicle under this law?
A is defined as a motor vehicle or motorcycle with a model year of 1982 or older that is driven fewer than 1,500 miles per calendar year, or a classic travel trailer meeting specific criteria.
Do classic vehicles need to comply with standard minimum speed limits?
Minimum speed restrictions do not apply to a properly registered while operated to or from an assembly, convention, meeting, or tour held primarily for the exhibition and enjoyment of the vehicle.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

64 actions
  1. Mar 23, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 5, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Feb 25, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  13. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  14. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
  15. Feb 18, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0022S04
  16. Feb 18, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0022S04
  17. Feb 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0022S04
  18. Feb 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0022S04
  19. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
  20. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  21. Feb 12, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  22. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  23. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0022S03
  24. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0022S03
  25. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  26. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  27. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  28. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  29. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0022S03
  30. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0022S03
  31. Feb 5, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  32. Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  33. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  34. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  35. Feb 3, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  36. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  37. Jan 28, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0022S02
  38. Jan 28, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0022S02
  39. Jan 26, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0022S01
  40. Jan 26, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0022S01
  41. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  42. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  43. Jan 23, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  44. Jan 23, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  45. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0022S02
  46. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0022S02
  47. Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0022S01
  48. Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0022S01
  49. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  50. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  51. Jan 20, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  52. Jan 15, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0022
  53. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  54. Jan 12, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0022
  55. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0022
  56. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0022
  57. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  58. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Norm ThurstonHouse · District 62RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Emily BussSenate · District 11FCosponsor

Connected Entities

State Tax Commission, Norman K Thurston, Emily Buss and 3 more
OrganizationState Tax Commission“State agency responsible for tax administration and vehicle registration”Map →
PersonNorman K Thurston“Chief Sponsor in the lower house”Map →
PersonEmily Buss“Senate Sponsor”Map →
OrganizationTransportation Fund“State fund where registration fees are deposited”Map →
OrganizationFederal Communications Commission“Federal agency licensing amateur radio operators”Map →
OrganizationTransportation Investment Fund of 2005“State fund receiving designated fee portions”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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