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Authorizing Off-Highway Vehicles on Specific Roads in Capitol Reef National Park.

This bill authorizes the use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on eight specific roads within the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. For these designated roads, the rules governing all motor vehicle use will now follow Utah state law instead of federal park regulations. This change expands recreational access for OHV users but only applies to the defined road segments.
Key points
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are now permitted on eight specific, named roads inside Capitol Reef National Park.
The rules for using these roads, including OHVs, will be governed by Utah state law, overriding federal park regulations.
The change increases accessibility for recreational users of off-highway vehicles in the park.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4557
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4557.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are now permitted on eight specific, named roads inside Capitol Reef National Park.
  • The rules for using these roads, including OHVs, will be governed by Utah state law, overriding federal park regulations.
  • The change increases accessibility for recreational users of off-highway vehicles in the park.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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