All Roll Calls
Yes: 129 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1082026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Minors in State Custody Amendments
Sponsored By: Doug Fiefia (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesChild WelfareDepartment of Health and Human Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster federal benefits for kids in custody
Beginning May 6, 2026, when a child enters state custody, the department checks within 60 days if the child gets or can get federal benefits. If eligible or possibly eligible, the department applies for the benefits and rechecks after major changes. The department applies to be the child’s representative payee and serves if appointed. Each year, it reviews whether someone else should be the payee for the child’s best interest.
Protect and grow kids' benefit money
Beginning May 6, 2026, the department keeps each child’s federal benefits in a separate account. If the child qualifies, it uses an ABLE account unless it documents good cause; otherwise it picks the best option, like a 529 plan or a special needs trust. It must manage funds in the child’s best interest and not jeopardize eligibility for other programs. It may spend up to 25% of each deposit on maintenance and must save or invest the rest. Each year, the child and guardian ad litem get a full statement. When custody ends, the department transfers the account and offers financial training. It also writes rules to define good cause, set safeguards, and follow federal law.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Fiefia
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/6/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/6/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/12/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025
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