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UT HB0059
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Eliason
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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