HB 118 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments

HB 118 requires CDL applicants to certify their English language ability by signing a form, directly affecting individuals applying for commercial driver licenses. It also mandates that driver training schools report specific data to the state, creating new administrative requirements for these schools. The bill amends Utah's licensing code sections related to CDL applicant qualifications and school reporting, with no new funding required. These changes aim to standardize language proficiency verification and improve oversight of CDL training programs.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Signed Mar 26, 2026

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Substitute #2 → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 26, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates the requirements for licensing commercial driver license third-party testers and examiners by mandating fingerprint background checks and establishing specific fee structures for these services. It also clarifies the documentation required for CDL applications, including proof of lawful presence in the United States and specific reporting of driver's license history. Finally, the bill sets a new effective date of May 6, 2026, replacing the previous placeholder date.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of background checks to include fingerprinting for third-party testers and examiners and clarifies the residency and documentation requirements for all commercial driver license applicants.

REQUIREMENT

Mandates fingerprint background checks for all applicants seeking a commercial driver license third-party tester or examiner license.

Updates CDL application requirements to explicitly include documentary evidence of lawful presence in the United States and a detailed list of states where the applicant held a driver's license in the previous 10 years.

FISCAL

Requires the Division to collect and remit specific fees to the Bureau of Criminal Identification for fingerprinting services provided to third-party testers and examiners.

TIMELINE

Changes the bill's effective date from February 26, 2026, to May 6, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 7, 2026 · House Feb 12, 2026

How they voted

21–6

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 29

Mar 7, 2026

D Democratic6

6 Nay

100% Nay

N Forward1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican22

20 Yea 2

90% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 26, 2026

Signed into law

Governor Signed

executive

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

lower

Mar 7, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (21-6-2)

senate

Mar 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

House/ concurs with Senate amendment

upper

Mar 7, 2026

Introduced

Senate/ to House with amendments

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Comm - Not Considered [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Comm - Not Considered [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

House/ passed 3rd reading

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

House/ committee report favorable [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Committee

House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor