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UT HB0169

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Colin Jack

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Utah's statutory requirement for boat/motorboat insurance, eliminating mandatory owner's or operator's security for motorboats

  • Removes motorboats from the Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program, which will no longer track or verify motorboat insurance compliance

  • Eliminates the $2 uninsured motorist identification fee previously charged on motorboat registrations

  • Repeals multiple Utah Code sections (31A-22-1501 through 1504, 73-18-13.5, and 73-18c-101 through 308) that established motorboat liability coverage requirements and enforcement mechanisms

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026, or upon governor's approval if passed by two-thirds majority, with certain fee provisions effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Boating Insurance Amendments

Transportation

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, and Commerce1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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