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UT HB101: Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

Enacted Utah · 2019 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB101 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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Introduced
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Enacted
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Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Utah HB 101 (2019) is the state's core autonomous vehicle law. It enacts Utah Code Title 41, Chapter 26, defining automated driving systems and related terms and allowing a vehicle to operate in Utah using an automated driving system. A vehicle with an engaged automated driving system is exempt from driver licensing requirements, must be titled, registered and insured, and is subject to a crash protocol. Political subdivisions may not regulate autonomous vehicles beyond state law.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

AV developers and operators may run driverless vehicles in Utah under one statewide framework.

Key provisions

  1. Utah Code 41-26-102.1 to -108: defines automated driving system and autonomous vehicle terms
  2. A vehicle may operate in Utah using an automated driving system
  3. No driver license required when the automated driving system is engaged
  4. Crash protocol for autonomous vehicles; title, registration and insurance requirements
  5. Preempts local regulation of autonomous vehicles

Latest legislative action

Mar 29, 2019. Governor Signed; Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 459

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationTechnology

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