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UT HB0018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nelson Abbott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement that individuals 18 years or older must hold a valid hunting, fishing, or combination license to enter wildlife management areas in first or second class counties
  • Removes associated exceptions and Wildlife Board rulemaking authority related to the license requirement for wildlife management area access
  • Preserves existing public access rights to state-owned lands, including lands below meander lines of navigable waters, for hunting, trapping, and fishing purposes
  • Amends Utah Code Section 23A-6-402, last modified by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 116
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Land Access Amendments

Natural Resources

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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