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Committee holds bill that would allow one non‑parent passenger and authorized adult supervisors for learner drivers
Summary
House Bill 308 (1st substitute) would allow a parent to authorize a licensed adult to supervise a minor’s required supervised driving hours and would permit one passenger (not limited by relationship) for the initial restricted period; the committee voted to hold the bill for redrafting and clarification.
The House Transportation Committee voted to hold House Bill 308, a first‑substitute proposal to adjust Utah’s graduated driver‑licensing rules for minors.
Sponsor Representative Colford said the substitute would allow a parent or guardian who lacks a valid driver’s license to designate a licensed adult (age 21 or older) to supervise the statutory supervised driving hours, and would allow one passenger regardless of relationship during the initial restricted period. Colford described the changes as aligning…
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