HB 173 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Disabled Parking Permit Amendments

HB 173 creates a new temporary parking permit specifically for expectant mothers in Utah. It allows pregnant individuals, confirmed by a physician, to park in accessible parking spaces using a $15 fee-based placard valid for up to one year. The bill amends existing parking laws to define "expectant mother," require physician certification, and specify placard design and display requirements. This directly affects pregnant residents seeking convenience in accessible parking, while maintaining existing disability permit rules and procedures. The bill makes no changes to accessibility standards or fees for people with disabilities.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026

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Introduced → Substitute #1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised to clarify definitions, streamline the application process, and adjust the effective date. The changes remove redundant language, add a new definition for 'Expectant mother parking placard,' and require application fees to be deposited into a specific state account. Additionally, the enforcement section was updated to include a new subsection, and the bill's start date was moved from May to July 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on creating parking privileges for expectant mothers and individuals with disabilities, but the applicability of the fee collection was modified to require deposits into the License Plate Restricted Account.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'Expectant mother parking placard' and reorganized the list of removable windshield placards to include the new expectant mother placard.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that the $15 application fee for expectant mothers must be deposited into the License Plate Restricted Account.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the bill from May 6, 2026, to July 1, 2026.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated Section 41-6a-217 to explicitly reference the new subsections regarding expectant mother parking enforcement and added a typo correction regarding volunteer age.

TECHNICAL

Removed repetitive and contradictory language in the definitions of accessible parking spaces and van accessible parking spaces to improve clarity.

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Committee

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [House Rules Committee]

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Held [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Introduced

House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

lower

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