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UtahH.B. 212026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Senior Care Facility Amendments
Sponsored By: Tiara Auxier (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesHealth CareHealth Care FacilitiesJudicial OperationsAdministrative RulemakingAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresGovernment Operations (State Issues)Department of Health and Human ServicesAttorney GeneralConstitutional OfficersNursing HomesOffice of Licensing and Background ChecksSkilled Nursing Facilities
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Orderly plans when facilities close
Beginning May 6, 2026, a facility that plans to close, complete a qualifying sale, or change use must file a transition plan 120 days before the date. At least 45 days before, it must give residents, responsible persons, the ombudsman, and the Division written notice and the approved plan. The plan must list resident needs, options within 60 miles, steps for safe transfers, help for special needs, managed‑care coordination, a timeline, and how the facility stays compliant. After notice, the facility must hold meetings, help each resident find a placement, invite nearby operators, send full records, and give prorated refunds. It may not admit new residents after filing the plan, and it may not close or change use until all residents are relocated.
Court can appoint a receiver
Beginning May 6, 2026, if a facility does not follow these rules, the county attorney or Attorney General can ask a court to appoint a receiver. The court must set a hearing within five days. The court may appoint a receiver with fair pay and needed powers.
Quick sale notice and 60‑day rate freeze
Beginning May 6, 2026, after an acquisition sale, the facility must tell each resident and responsible person within five days. If you lived there at the time of sale, the buyer cannot raise your rates for 60 days. Any later increase must come with 30 days’ written notice.
Stronger notice before resident moves
Beginning May 6, 2026, special protections apply when a facility starts a transfer or discharge. They also apply if you or your responsible person object, the move was not your request, or it conflicts with your care goals. The facility must give at least 30 days’ written notice, unless safety or urgent medical needs require less or you lived there under 30 days. The notice must explain reasons, date, and destination if known, in a language you understand, with a same‑day copy to the ombudsman. Staff must explain ombudsman services and provide preparation and orientation for a safe, orderly move.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 69 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 29 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/25/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/25/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/12/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/12/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/10/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/9/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/9/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
2/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
1/29/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Amended 1/20/2026 16:01:124
1/20/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025
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