Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 226

2026 General Session

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Amendments

by Millner, Ann

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(13,800) $(2,300) $(16,100)


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

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $13,800 $13,800
General Fund, One-time $2,300 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $2,300 $13,800 $13,800

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Public Safety $10,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $1,700 one-time in FY 2026 from the General Fund for blood tests. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Courts $3,800 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $600 one-time in FY 2026 from the General Fund to issue warrants, which the Courts has indicated it can absorb.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(2,300) $(13,800) $(13,800)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost a local law enforcement agency $200 to administer a blood test to a driver involved in accident involving a fatality. Aggregate costs for local law enforcement agencies is estimated to increase by $15,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $2,500 one-time in FY 2026 to blood test all drivers in accidents involving a fatality.

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

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase 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.