Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 173 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Disabled Parking Permit Amendments

by Lee, Trevor

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(19,400) $(19,400)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
License Plate Restricted Account (GFR) $0 $60,000 $60,000
Total Revenues $0 $60,000 $60,000

Enactment of this legislation could increase fee revenue to the License Plate Restricted Account by $60,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from expectant mothers paying $15 for an accessible parking placard.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund, One-time $19,400 $0 $0
License Plate Restricted Account (GFR) $0 $20,000 $20,000
Total Expenditures $19,400 $20,000 $20,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Tax Commission $19,400 ongoing from the General Fund in FY 2026 for system updates as well as $20,000 ongoing from the License Plate Restricted Account beginning in FY 2027 for placard expenses.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(19,400) $40,000 $40,000
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

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

Enactment of this legislation could cost expectant mothers $15 for a placard to park in accessible parking spaces. In aggregate, an estimated 4,000 mothers annually could apply for these placards, costing $60,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.

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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram