Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 120 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Tail Light Obstruction Amendments

by Chew, Scott H.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(1,600) $(1,600)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

To the extent that additional citations are issued as a result of this bill and individuals pay their financial obligation, this bill could increase state revenue per case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $13; (2) Court Security Account $32.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund, One-time $1,600 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $1,600 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Tax Commission $1,600 one-time from the General Fund for programming and testing costs to update the motor vehicle system to add this additional infraction.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(1,600) $0 $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this bill could increase revenue to local governments by about $55 per case for fines/fees. This bill could also cost justice courts an unknown amount in court processing costs.

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

To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders about $100 per case (or up to $200 for repeat offenses), however the total amount is unknown.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change 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.