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UT HB0059

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Eliason

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Restaurants must verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before selling alcoholic products; bars, taverns, and off-premise beer retailers must verify proof of age for all patrons regardless of apparent age

  • Off-premise beer retailers, state stores, and package agencies must request proof of age from each patron and verify that individuals presenting a Utah driver license are not interdicted persons (those legally prohibited from purchasing alcohol)

  • Authorized persons may temporarily confiscate suspected fake IDs for up to 30 minutes while awaiting law enforcement verification; if law enforcement is unavailable within that timeframe, the ID must be returned immediately

  • Courts designating someone as an interdicted person following DUI or related convictions may require surrender of the individual's Utah driver license or identification card; the Driver License Division will then issue replacement credentials with an interdicted person identifier

  • Individuals who voluntarily apply for a driver license or identification card with an interdicted person qualifier are exempt from the administrative fee imposed by the Driver License Division

Legislative Description

Identification Verification Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor2/27/2026
Rules2/26/2026
Business, Labor, and Commerce2/17/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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