Utah alcohol laws

Alcohol laws enacted in Utah

5 alcohol laws enacted in the Utah Legislature in the 2025 and 2026 sessions, newest first. Each links to the legislature's own page.

• HB 59Identification Verification AmendmentsEnacted 17 March 2026

  What it requires: Authorized persons must verify proof of age for individuals appearing 35 years old or younger before they procure alcoholic products at restaurants, bars, or taverns, or purchase beer from off-premise beer retailers. Off-premise beer retailers, state stores, and package agencies must request proof of age from each patron and verify interdicted person status when a Utah driver license is presented.

  Underage sales and liability

• HB 597Alcohol AmendmentsTook effect 6 May 2026

  What it requires: Restaurant licensees must verify proof of age only if an individual appears to be 35 years old or younger. A driver license issued by a foreign country or a driving privilege card is valid proof of age. The department may round up or round down liquor prices when customers pay with cash.

• HB 437Interdicted Person AmendmentsTook effect 1 January 2026

  What it requires: Courts must designate defendants convicted of driving under the influence as interdicted persons, prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol for a court-determined period. Interdicted persons must obtain a unique driver license or identification card with security features indicating interdicted status. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services must provide training on verifying interdicted person status.

  Underage sales and liability

• HB 361Drug Overdose Training AmendmentsTook effect 7 May 2025

  What it requires: The Division of Integrated Healthcare must create training and educational materials regarding recognizing a drug overdose. Alcohol training and education seminars for certain licensee staff must include these drug overdose materials. Receipt of the materials does not create or increase liability for individuals who receive them.

• SB 328Alcohol AmendmentsTook effect 7 May 2025

  What it requires: A person applying for an event permit must post a surety bond in the amount specified in the relevant chapter, payable to the department. An event permittee must procure and maintain the bond for as long as the permit is in effect. Staff of off-premise beer retailers may sell beer at drive-through windows, loading areas, or designated parking stalls under specified conditions.