UT HB0033

Prohibits attaching political signs to utility poles, light poles, electric utility boxes, traffic control devices, or railroad signs/signals (infraction), and prohibits affixing objects to political signs to block, conceal, or misrepresent their message (class B misdemeanor)

Reduces the disclosure exemption threshold for political signs from 4x8 feet to less than 24x18 inches, and creates a new exemption for candidate-paid signs that clearly identify the candidate by name

Requires counties and municipalities to designate drop-off locations for removed political signs, contact sign owners within 5 business days, and allows disposal and reimbursement (up to $20 per incident) after 3+ violations in an election cycle

Prohibits local governments from banning political signs on park strips if placed by adjacent property owners/occupants who maintain the strip, while still allowing regulation for traffic or line-of-sight safety

Takes effect May 6, 2026, with political advertising disclosure requirements effective January 1, 2027