Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 24 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Criminal Penalty Amendments - As Amended

by Wilcox, Ryan D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $305,300 $0 $305,300


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
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
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

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.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

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.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.