 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 561 2026 General Session Use of Motorized Vehicles by Minors Amendments by Matthews, Ashlee |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(6,300) | $(6,300) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $12,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $12,600 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this legislation and pay their financial obligation, this could increase state revenue per case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $70; (2) Court Security $38. To the extent that individuals are also required to pay the impound fee as a result this legislation, the revenue from the impound fee would be deposited into the following accounts as follows: $29 as Dedicated Credits Revenue to the Motor Vehicle Division, $147 to the Department of Public Safety Restricted Account, $70 to the Brain and Spinal Injury Fund, and $259 to the General Fund. Enactment of this legislation could also increase Dedicated Credits Revenue one-time in an amount of $12,600 to the Department of Government Operations, charged to the Tax Commission and the Department of Public Safety for software improvements.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct., One-time | $6,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $12,600 | $0 | $0 |
| General Fund, One-time | $6,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $25,200 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that a motorcycle is impounded as a result of this legislation, it could cost the Motor Vehicle Division $29 of dedicated credits per impounding which would be recovered through the impounding fee charged to individuals. Enactment of this legislation also could cost the Tax Commission and the Department of Public Safety each $6,300 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026 to pay the Division of Technology Services for software updates for an aggregate cost of $12,600. This would be then expended by the Division of Technology Services as a dedicated credit.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(12,600) | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to local governments by about $230 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $900 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this legislation, this could cost certain offenders about $340 per case, however the total amount is unknown. Additionally, to the extent that an individual's motorcycle is impounded as a result of this legislation, the individual could pay a $505 fee for each impounding. The aggregate amount is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.