Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HB120: Tail Light Obstruction Amendments
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
This bill addresses vehicle lighting requirements relating to cargo carriers and bicycle racks.
What the bill says
From the substitute text, February 24, 2026:
0 Tail Light Obstruction Amendments 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Scott H. Chew Senate Sponsor: Kathleen A. Riebe LONG TITLE General Description: This bill addresses vehicle lighting requirements relating to cargo carriers. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: - prohibits operating a motor vehicle when a cargo carrier obscures required tail lights unless auxiliary lighting equipment and reflectors are installed; - establishes compliance requirements for operators; - provides standards for auxiliary lighting equipment and reflectors; and - provides penalties for violations. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Utah Code Sections Affected: ENACTS: 41-6a-1647 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: Section 1. Section 41-6a-1647 is enacted to read: 41-6a-1647 . Tail light obstruction prohibited -- Cargo carriers and bicycle racks. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Cargo carrier" means any device attached to a vehicle for the purpose of transporting cargo, luggage, or equipment, including: (i) a hitch-mounted cargo carrier; (ii) a cargo tray; and (iii) a cargo basket. (b) "Reflector" means a device designed to reflect light from another light source to provide visibility of the device. (c) "Tail light" or "tail lamp" means the rear lighting equipment required under Section 41-6a-1603 . (2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b) , an individual …
Sponsors
- Chew, Scott H. (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Riebe, Kathleen A. (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : House/ filed
- : House/ strike enacting clause
- : House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
- : LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0120S01
- : LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0120S01
- : LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0120S01
- : LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0120S01
- : House/ circled
- : House/ motion to reconsider
- : House/ filed
Votes
- House/ failed (February 3, 2026): 36 yea, 32 nay, failed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (January 23, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Transportation, Vehicle Safety Equipment, Motor Vehicles
Common questions
- What is HB120?
- HB120 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Tail Light Obstruction Amendments.
- What does HB120 do?
- This bill addresses vehicle lighting requirements relating to cargo carriers and bicycle racks.
- What is the status of HB120?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House/ filed (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB120?
- Chew, Scott H. (R, 68), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB120?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0120.html
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