A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2970, would allow the use of off-highway vehicles, as defined by Utah state law, on specific roads within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. These roads include portions of Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, Oil Well Bench Road, Baker Ranch Road, South Desert Overlook Road, Temple of the Sun and Moon Road, Gypsum Sinkhole Road, and Sulphur Creek Road. The bill states that Utah state law would govern the use of these vehicles on these designated roads.
This legislation directly affects individuals who use or may wish to use off-highway vehicles within Capitol Reef National Park, specifically on the listed roads. It also impacts the management of the park by aligning vehicle use on these routes with state regulations.
S. 2970 was introduced in the Senate in October 2025 and has since been ordered to be reported with an amendment by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The next step would typically involve the bill being considered by the full Senate.
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Official summary
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on September 30, 2026.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 2970 do?
- This bill, S. 2970, would allow the use of off-highway vehicles, as defined by Utah state law, on specific roads within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. These roads include portions of Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, Oil Well Bench Road, Baker Ranch Road, South Desert Overlook Road, Temple of the Sun and Moon Road, Gypsum Sinkhole Road, and Sulphur Creek Road. The bill states that Utah state law would govern the use of these vehicles on these designated roads. This legislation directly affects individuals who use or may wish to use off-highway vehicles within Capitol Reef National Park, specifically on the listed roads. It also impacts the management of the park by aligning vehicle use on these routes with state regulations. S. 2970 was introduced in the Senate in October 2025 and has since been ordered to be reported with an amendment by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The next step would typically involve the bill being considered by the full Senate.
- Has S. 2970 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 2970 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 2970?
- S. 2970 was sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] (Republican-UT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2970?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (30 Sep 2026).
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