HB595 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Public Trail Amendments.

What is the status of HB595?

Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House/ filed (March 6, 2026).

Where is the official record for HB595?

On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0595.html

Utah legislation · 2026 General Session

Utah HB595: Public Trail Amendments

Q: What does HB595 do?

In its own words: A resolution opposing the proposed state trail; or (b) designating the state trail may cause a state agency to breach a fiduciary, contractual, or other legal obligation governing management or use of land that is included within the geographic borders of the proposed state trail. (6) The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) to establish the process for the submission of an application described in Subsection (1) ; and (b) for the administration of a state trail, subject to valid existing rights and Section 79-5-604 . Section.

Status: Failed, March 6, 2026

This bill addresses the designation of a recreational trail as a state trail.

What the bill says

A resolution opposing the proposed state trail; or (b) designating the state trail may cause a state agency to breach a fiduciary, contractual, or other legal obligation governing management or use of land that is included within the geographic borders of the proposed state trail. (6) The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) to establish the process for the submission of an application described in Subsection (1) ; and (b) for the administration of a state trail, subject to valid existing rights and Section 79-5-604 . Section.

From the introduced text, February 23, 2026:

a resolution opposing the proposed state trail; or (b) designating the state trail may cause a state agency to breach a fiduciary, contractual, or other legal obligation governing management or use of land that is included within the geographic borders of the proposed state trail. (6) The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) to establish the process for the submission of an application described in Subsection (1) ; and (b) for the administration of a state trail, subject to valid existing rights and Section 79-5-604 . Section 3. Section 79-5-603 is enacted to read: 79-5-603 . Designation. (1) The Legislature and the governor shall designate a state trail through concurrent resolution. (2) Notwithstanding the requirements described in Section 79-5-602 , the Legislature and governor may act under this section to designate a state trail. Section 4. Section 79-5-604 is enacted to read: 79-5-604 . Management of state trails. (1) (a) Subject to Subsection (2) , the division is responsible for the management of a state trail. (b) The division may contract with another agency or entity for management services related to the management of a state trail. (2) Upon Title 63L, Chapter 8, Utah Public Land Management Act, taking effect as described in Section 63L-8-602 , the government entity responsible …

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Utah HB595: Public Trail Amendments

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