Bill > HB0059

This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance identification verification procedures, particularly for alcohol sales and related offenses, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some sections retroactively applying from January 1, 2026. Key changes include requiring applicable licensees, such as bars and restaurants, to verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before serving them alcohol or allowing entry, and specifying that this verification must confirm the individual is at least 21, the photo matches, and if it's a Utah driver's license, the person is not interdicted (meaning legally prohibited from purchasing or consuming alcohol). The bill also mandates that state stores and package agencies (places that sell packaged alcohol) must require proof of age before selling any alcoholic product and, if a Utah driver's license or ID card is presented, verify the individual is not interdicted. Furthermore, it clarifies sentencing requirements for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including the designation of offenders as interdicted persons and the surrender of their Utah driver's licenses or identification cards, and updates provisions related to driver's license suspension or revocation for DUI convictions, as well as the process for obtaining or renewing licenses with an "interdicted person identifier."

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