This bill clarifies who can supervise a minor with a learner permit while operating a vehicle.
This bill:
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Utah's learner permit law currently allows a minor with a permit to drive if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who is a licensed driver. This bill would expand the definition of "parent" for this purpose to explicitly include stepparents and foster parents, meaning they would have the same authority as biological or legal guardian parents to supervise a minor's driving. The rest of the changes are technical cleanup, including renumbering sections and standardizing legal language, without altering the substance of the other supervision rules already in place, such as those allowing approved driving instructors or other authorized adults to supervise a minor driver under certain conditions.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Skipped
Senate 2nd Reading
Jan 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Jan 20
House Rules
Jan 21
House Committee
Jan 28
House Floor Vote
Feb 4
Governor Signed
Mar 7
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeSkipped
Senate 2nd ReadingJan 20
Senate 3rd ReadingJan 20
House RulesJan 21
House CommitteeJan 28
House Floor VoteFeb 4
Governor SignedMar 7
This bill clarifies who can supervise a minor with a learner permit while operating a vehicle.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's learner permit law currently allows a minor with a permit to drive if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who is a licensed driver. This bill would expand the definition of "parent" for this purpose to explicitly include stepparents and foster parents, meaning they would have the same authority as biological or legal guardian parents to supervise a minor's driving. The rest of the changes are technical cleanup, including renumbering sections and standardizing legal language, without altering the substance of the other supervision rules already in place, such as those allowing approved driving instructors or other authorized adults to supervise a minor driver under certain conditions.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM