October 3, 2025
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
To authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Covered road
The term covered road means the portions of each 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 that are located within the boundaries of the Capitol Reef National Park in the State.
(2) Off-highway vehicle
The term off-highway vehicle has the meaning given the term in State law.
(3) State
The term State means the State of Utah.
(b) Applicable law
State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on a covered road.