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HB 128UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Removes Turn-Signal Requirement for Drivers in Roundabouts

Original title: Traffic Amendments

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Ariel Defay and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah law no longer requires drivers to signal their intention to turn when entering or exiting a roundabout, effective May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Drivers navigating roundabouts in Utah are legally exempt from using turn signals, changing prior traffic requirements.

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

Drivers

Drivers no longer need to signal turns when entering or exiting roundabouts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to use my turn signal in a roundabout in Utah?
Starting May 6, 2026, you are not required to make a signal of intention to turn when entering or exiting a roundabout.
Does this bill allocate any state funding?
No, no money is appropriated in this bill.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

39 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Feb 25, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Feb 23, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  8. Feb 18, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  9. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  10. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  11. Feb 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  12. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  13. Feb 5, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  14. Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  15. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  16. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  17. Feb 3, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  18. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  19. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  20. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ amended
  21. Jan 23, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  22. Jan 23, 2026House
    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  23. Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  24. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  25. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  26. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  27. Jan 12, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0128
  28. Jan 12, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0128
  29. Jan 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  30. Jan 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed
  31. Nov 17, 2025Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0128
  32. Nov 7, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0128
  33. Nov 7, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0128

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Ariel DefayHouse · District 15RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Wayne HarperSenate · District 16RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

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Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy10
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