![]() | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 24 (Buff) 2026 General Session Criminal Penalty Amendments - As Amended by Wilcox, Ryan D. | ![]() |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $305,300 | $0 | $305,300 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $305,300 | $305,300 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $305,300 | $305,300 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to the General Fund by $305,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 due to fines and surcharge revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $305,300 | $305,300 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to the local government from fines and fees by $767,600 ongoing due to increasing "no proof of insurance" from an infraction to a Class C misdemeanor, outpacing the change in careless driving from a Class C misdemeanor to an infraction.
Enactment of this legislation could change the fines individuals pay from $340 to $120 for careless driving and from $120 to $340 for no proof of insurance. The aggregate impact could be $1,072,900.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.

