Utah Statewide Rule

Utah Plastic Straws: No Statewide Rule or Preemption

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Utah (2026)

Utah has no statewide law on plastic straws and no statute preempting local straw rules. Cities may adopt straws-on-request or ban measures; a 2019 container-preemption bill (HB 320) failed. Businesses may voluntarily switch to alternatives.

Key Facts

Statewide straw rule: None
State preemption: None — 2019 bill failed
Local authority: Cities may set straw rules
ADA: Flexible straws must stay available

Source: Utah State Legislature

Full Breakdown

No Utah statute regulates single-use plastic straws or preempts local governments from doing so. The auxiliary-container preemption once cited here does not exist, and Utah's 2019 preemption bill, HB 320, failed. Cities and counties therefore may adopt straws-on-request policies or other single-use rules. Restaurants may voluntarily use paper or compostable straws. Federal ADA protections require keeping flexible plastic straws available for customers with disabilities wherever a straw restriction applies.

Violations & Penalties

No statewide straw law exists to violate. Where a city adopts a straw ordinance, penalties follow that local rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Utah cities require on-request straw service?

Yes. Utah does not preempt local single-use rules, so a city may adopt an on-request straw policy or similar measure.

Are paper straws required statewide in Utah?

No. Utah has no statewide straw mandate. Any requirement depends on a local ordinance where one exists.

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