State • Utah

HB 118: Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments

Candice PierucciEnacted

HB 118 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Here is the simple breakdown: **Lawmakers are currently debating new rules for the schools that teach people how to drive big trucks and buses (commercial vehicles). The bill is still being discussed in the House of Representatives and has not yet become law.**

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • standardizes training quality across the industry

Risks

  • potential increase in compliance costs for training schools

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • potential for improved road safety through better training standards

Risks

  • increased training costs could impact accessibility for prospective drivers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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