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SB 22

Minor Driving Hours Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Wayne Harper and 1 co-sponsor

SB 22 modifies Utah's minor driving hour requirements and graduated licensing conditions, passing the House and returning to the Senate for final action.

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Bill Summary · SB 22

Legislative bill overview

SB 22 amends Utah's graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws for minors, specifically modifying the required driving hours, supervision requirements, or permit conditions for young drivers. The bill passed the House on February 4, 2026, and has been returned to the Senate for further consideration.

Why is this important

Graduated driver licensing programs directly affect public safety by establishing when and how teenagers can drive unsupervised. Changes to these requirements impact teen driver accident rates, insurance costs for families, and workforce participation for young workers who rely on driving to reach employment.

Potential points of contention

  • Hours requirement adjustments: Whether raising or lowering required supervised driving hours appropriately balances safety with practical accessibility for rural families or those with limited transportation options
  • Nighttime/passenger restrictions: Changes to restrictions on when minors can drive or how many passengers they can transport may face pushback from safety advocates versus those citing inconvenience to families
  • Implementation burden: Modifications to tracking and verification systems for completed hours could create administrative costs for driving schools and the DMV

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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