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UT HB0407

Mini-motorcycle Amendments


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
03/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill addresses the use of mini-motorcycles.

AI Summary

This bill updates Utah's traffic laws with several key provisions focusing on mini-motorcycles and related vehicle definitions. Specifically, the bill creates a new section of law defining mini-motorcycles as motorcycles with a seat less than 24 inches from the ground and establishes comprehensive regulations for their operation. Under the new law, individuals are prohibited from operating a mini-motorcycle on public property or highways unless the vehicle is properly registered for highway use and the operator holds a valid motorcycle license. The bill imposes graduated fines for violations, starting at $50 for a first offense and doubling for subsequent violations. The new regulations require mini-motorcycle operators to comply with the same statutory requirements as motorcycle riders, including registration, licensing, insurance, and law enforcement protocols. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments to existing traffic laws, such as updating definitions and clarifying language around vehicle types and operations. The new regulations aim to enhance safety and provide clear legal guidelines for mini-motorcycle use in Utah, with the law set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed (on 03/07/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0407.html
Senate Committee Report HB0407 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/comreport/HB407S10.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0407S03 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2025GS/fiscal-notes/HB0407S03.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/HB0407S03.pdf
Comparison to Sub #2 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407S02%20To%20HB0407S03.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407S01%20To%20HB0407S03.pdf
Comparison to Sub #0 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407%20To%20HB0407S03.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0407S02 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2025GS/fiscal-notes/HB0407S02.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/AV_HB0407S02_2025-02-19_10-18-22.pdf
House Committee Report HB0407 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/comreport/HB407H10.pdf
House Amendment 1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/HB0407S02.Hamd.1.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/HB0407S02.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0407S01 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2025GS/fiscal-notes/HB0407S01.fn.pdf
Comparison to Sub #1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407S01%20To%20HB0407S02.pdf
Comparison to Sub #0 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407%20To%20HB0407S02.pdf
House Amendment 1 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/HB0407S01.Hamd.1.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/HB0407S01.pdf
Comparison to Sub #0 https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/CP%20HB0407%20To%20HB0407S01.pdf
Fiscal Note HB0407 https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2025GS/fiscal-notes/HB0407.fn.pdf
BillText https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/HB0407.pdf
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