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Committee adopts amendment to speed handling of lost property at airports
Summary
Senate bill 172 clarifies aircraft registration rules and establishes a shorter, more active process for airports to locate owners of lost or mislaid property; an amendment limited application to nonfederally funded airports and airport staff said Salt Lake City holds items for 38 days and posts photos to help identify owners.
Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee — Jan. 22, 2026
Senator Harper introduced SB 172 as a technical clean-up bill that clarifies aircraft registration thresholds and updates the statutory definition of "airport." A principal policy component is a new, expedited process for airports to find owners of lost or mislaid property and dispose of property that remains unclaimed after diligent outreach.
Harper said the change shortens the time…
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