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Utah Requires In-Vehicle Privacy Controls and Data Rights for Model Year 2030 and Later Motor Vehicles

Original title: Amendments to Motor Vehicle Data Privacy

Last action · March 19, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Kristen Chevrier and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah law now extends consumer privacy protections to motor vehicle manufacturers, requiring model year 2030 and later vehicles to include in-vehicle privacy controls that let consumers view data collection practices, opt out of data sales, and delete , effective January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners gain the legal right to control, view, and delete personal data collected by their cars, while auto manufacturers must implement specific dashboard privacy interfaces and comply with data deletion orders within five business days.

Background
  • The Utah Consumer Privacy Act governs consumer data privacy and security rights within the state. context

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 manufacturers

Manufacturers must design and implement in-vehicle privacy controls for 2030 and later model year vehicles and comply with data deletion and disclosure mandates.

Directly affected

motor vehicle owners and consumers

Consumers gain the right to view data collection categories, opt out of data sales, delete readily accessible data, and receive informational resources from the Motor Vehicle Division.

Directly affected

Motor Vehicle Division

The division is required to publish information on its website regarding motor vehicle data privacy rights.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles are required to have in-vehicle privacy controls?
Motor vehicles with a model year of 2030 or later that collect, transmit, or store personal data through a are required to provide in-vehicle privacy controls.
What information must manufacturers provide to consumers through the vehicle interface?
Manufacturers must allow consumers to view the categories of personal data collected by the and the categories of third parties with whom personal data is shared.
Are safety data and mechanical data subject to these consent rules?
No. Data collected solely for vehicle safety (such as airbag deployment and collision avoidance), vehicle operation (such as engine control and battery level), or legal compliance are exempt from certain consent requirements.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

51 actions
  1. Mar 19, 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/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  14. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  15. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  16. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0357S01
  17. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0357S01
  18. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  19. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ amended
  20. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  21. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  22. Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  23. Feb 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  24. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  25. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  26. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ held
  27. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  28. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  29. Feb 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0357S01
  30. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  31. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  32. Feb 11, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  33. Feb 11, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  34. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0357S01
  35. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0357S01
  36. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0357S01
  37. Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  38. Feb 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0357
  39. Jan 28, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0357
  40. Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  41. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  42. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0357
  43. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0357
  44. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  45. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Version history

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse2/19/2026Utah LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

House/ passed 3rd reading

Total

75

Yes
65
No
1
Present
0
Not voting
9
Abstain
0

Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Utah Consumer Privacy Act, Kristen Chevrier, Motor Vehicle Division and 1 more
otherUtah Consumer Privacy Act“Statutory act amended by the bill”Map →
PersonKristen Chevrier“Chief Sponsor of HB 357”Map →
OrganizationMotor Vehicle Division“Required to provide information on consumer data privacy rights on its website”Map →
PersonWayne A. Harper“Senate Sponsor of HB 357”Map →

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  • Controversy25
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