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HB 119UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah sets notice rules for non-original equipment repair parts in auto insurance policies

Original title: Automotive Repair Business Amendments

Last action · March 18, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Colin Jack and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Insurers must provide written notice at policy issuance and renewal starting October 1, 2026, if they may specify non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) aftermarket crash parts for vehicle repairs. The law also requires written estimates to clearly identify non-OEM parts and include a specific quality disclosure.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners receiving repairs under an insurance claim will receive specific disclosures regarding whether replacement body parts are made by the original vehicle manufacturer or a third party, affecting transparency on parts quality and warranties.

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

motor vehicle insurers

Insurers must provide written or electronic notices at policy issuance and renewal regarding the potential use of aftermarket crash parts.

Directly affected

insured vehicle owners

Insured individuals receive mandatory written disclosures regarding whether non-OEM crash parts may be used in vehicle repairs.

Directly affected

repair facilities

Repair facilities must provide written notice prior to installing non-OEM parts and ensure estimates clearly identify non-OEM parts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do the new insurance policy notice requirements take effect?
The requirements apply to policies issued or renewed on or after October 1, 2026.
Are insurers required to provide coverage for original equipment manufacturer parts under this bill?
No, the bill specifies that it does not require an insurer to provide coverage for s unless expressly provided in the policy.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

67 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 12, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 11, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ floor amendment
  14. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  15. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  16. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  17. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  18. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  19. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  20. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  21. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0119S05
  22. Mar 2, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119S05
  23. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119S05
  24. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119S05
  25. Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  26. Feb 25, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  27. Feb 25, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0119S04
  28. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  29. Feb 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119S04
  30. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  31. Feb 25, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  32. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  33. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  34. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119S04
  35. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119S04
  36. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ circled
  37. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  38. Feb 20, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0119S03
  39. Feb 20, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119S03
  40. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119S03
  41. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119S03
  42. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  43. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ amended
  44. Feb 13, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  45. Feb 13, 2026House
    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  46. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  47. Feb 11, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  48. Feb 6, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0119S02
  49. Feb 6, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119S02
  50. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119S02
  51. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119S02
  52. Feb 2, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119S01
  53. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119S01
  54. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119S01
  55. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  56. Jan 19, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0119
  57. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  58. Dec 30, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0119
  59. Dec 30, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0119
  60. Dec 30, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  61. Dec 30, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Colin JackHouse · District 73RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Don IpsonSenate · District 29RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Insurance Department
OrganizationInsurance Department“State agency referenced regarding enforcement exemptions.”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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