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This bill allows an applicant for a driver license to request a notation on the driver license or identification card indicating that the individual is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
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Equal Rights
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Starting January 1, 2027, applicants for a Utah driver license or state ID card could request that their card include the notation "Federally Recognized Tribal Member" to show they belong to a federally recognized Indian tribe, without naming which specific tribe. To add this notation, applicants would need to provide proof such as an enhanced tribal card, a tribal identification card, a tribal certificate of Indian blood, or a tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth. The bill also sets aside $192,900 for the Driver License Division to update its systems and card format to support this new option.
Current version: HB0052S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Skipped
House Floor Vote
Jan 22
Senate Rules
Jan 23
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 4
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Concurrence
Feb 20
Governor Signed
Mar 26
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeSkipped
House Floor VoteJan 22
Senate RulesJan 23
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 4
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 18
House ConcurrenceFeb 20
Governor SignedMar 26
This bill allows an applicant for a driver license to request a notation on the driver license or identification card indicating that the individual is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Starting January 1, 2027, applicants for a Utah driver license or state ID card could request that their card include the notation "Federally Recognized Tribal Member" to show they belong to a federally recognized Indian tribe, without naming which specific tribe. To add this notation, applicants would need to provide proof such as an enhanced tribal card, a tribal identification card, a tribal certificate of Indian blood, or a tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth. The bill also sets aside $192,900 for the Driver License Division to update its systems and card format to support this new option.
Support
Equal Rights
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
