All Roll Calls
Yes: 99 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 72026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Social Services Base Budget
Sponsored By: Raymond P. Ward (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingHealth and Human ServicesHealth CareHealth Care FacilitiesDivision of Child and Family ServicesLegislative OperationsGovernment Operations (State Issues)Income TaxRevenue and TaxationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAppropriationsAging and Adult ServicesJuvenile Justice ServicesOffice of Licensing and Background ChecksPublic HealthServices for People with DisabilitiesSubstance Abuse and Mental HealthUtah State Developmental CenterUtah State Hospital
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More funding for Medicaid and CHIP
For FY2026, the state funds Medicaid, CHIP, and related care. It provides $71.88 million in one‑time receipts rebates, $70.27 million for Medicaid managed care plans, and $28.70 million for Medicare buy‑in and clawback payments. It also funds CHIP services ($11.25 million), Medicaid home and community‑based services ($12.99 million), and Medicaid behavioral health ($3.83 million). This money helps keep coverage and services available for enrollees during the year.
Funds to run health programs
The law funds DHHS operations for FY2026 so programs can run. It uses $1.87 million in one‑time federal funds, $2.73 million in beginning nonlapsing balances, and sets a $754,200 closing balance. Examples include $1.27 million for the Executive Director’s Office, $1.79 million for Finance & Administration, and $809,300 for data and evaluation work.
More help for recovery and dementia
DHHS gives direct grants in FY2026 to support recovery services: $150,000 to Fit to Recover and $100,000 to the School of Addiction Recovery. The law also uses a one‑time $200,000 to support dementia care in rural areas. These funds help people in recovery and rural patients and caregivers get services.
Finance can shift health funds
The State Division of Finance can move money between certain state health funds and accounts and spend it under existing rules without new legislative votes. Most of this law takes effect July 1, 2026. Actions tied to Section 1 take effect May 6, 2026.
New fees for vaccine record access
During FY2026, DHHS charges fees for access to the state immunization record system. Fees are $10,000 for up to 100,000 records, $15,000 for 100,001–200,000 records, $20,000 for unlimited records, and $150,000 for unlimited records with custom work. These apply to entities that use the database.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Raymond P. Ward
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 73 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
1/31/2026House/ to Governor
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
1/30/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
1/30/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
1/29/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
1/29/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/28/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ circled
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ lifted from Rules
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
1/20/2026HouseHouse/ received bill from Legislative Research
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
1/30/2026
Introduced
1/16/2026
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