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UT HB0012

Bill

Status

Passed

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Welton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "recreational infrastructure project" to explicitly include construction or improvement of trails and facilities, as well as acquisition of equipment, that improves access for disabled or adaptive users

  • Changes statutory language from "may include" to "includes" when listing qualifying recreational infrastructure projects, strengthening the scope of eligible projects

  • Amends Utah Code Section 79-8-102, which was last modified in 2022, to update definitions related to outdoor recreation grants

  • Appropriates no new funding; the bill modifies eligibility criteria for existing outdoor recreational infrastructure grant programs

  • Takes effect on May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Amendments

Natural Resources

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment1/23/2026
Rules1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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