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UT SB0219

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Musselman

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Sign owners whose outdoor advertising must be relocated or remodeled due to highway widening, construction, or reconstruction may erect signs up to 65 feet above ground, or higher if needed for visibility from the main-traveled highway

  • Existing height restrictions under Section 72-7-505(2) do not apply to relocated or remodeled signs affected by highway projects

  • Sign owners may proceed with relocation or remodeling 30 days after submitting a written request to the municipality or county, without requiring further local government approval

  • Local governments that prohibit relocation or remodeling must pay just compensation to the sign owner

  • Effective date is May 6, 2026, or earlier if approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers

Legislative Description

Highway Signage Amendments

Transportation

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology2/2/2026
Rules1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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