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HB 456

Transient Room Tax Amendments

2025 General Session Introduced by Bridger Bolinder and 1 co-sponsor

Utah law signed March 26 amends transient room tax provisions affecting hotel occupancy tax rates, collection procedures, or revenue distribution mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · HB 456

Legislative bill overview

HB 456 amends Utah's transient room tax (hotel occupancy tax) provisions, likely modifying tax rates, collection procedures, or revenue allocation for short-term lodging accommodations. The bill was introduced by Representatives Bridger Bolinder and Evan Vickers and signed into law on March 26, 2025.

Why is this important

Transient room taxes are a significant revenue source for municipalities and tourism boards in Utah, funding infrastructure, marketing, and local services. Changes to these tax provisions directly affect hotel operators' compliance costs, local government budgets, and potentially room prices for consumers.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation disputes - Questions about how modified tax revenue is distributed among municipalities, counties, and tourism promotion organizations
  • Compliance burden - Changes to tax collection or reporting procedures could increase administrative costs for small and mid-sized lodging establishments
  • Competitive impact - Tax modifications may affect pricing competitiveness between Utah hotels and neighboring states' accommodations

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

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