All Roll Calls
Yes: 212 • No: 1
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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Assisted living sale notices and rate protections
These protections apply when a buyer plans to keep operating the facility as assisted living. The sale must not be expected to cause residents to move or be discharged within 60 days after the sale. The facility must notify each resident and their designated or legally authorized representative within five days after the sale. The buyer cannot raise rates for residents living there at the sale until at least 60 days afterward. The buyer must give 30 days’ notice of an increase; the law does not cap the amount of later increases.
Moving protections for assisted living residents
Utah assisted living facilities must submit a transition plan at least 120 days before closing, a qualifying sale, or changing use. A qualifying sale means residents are expected to move or be discharged within 60 days after the sale, or the buyer plans a non-assisted-living use for any part of the facility. A change of use covered by these rules requires or results in residents moving or being discharged. The plan must describe residents’ needs, list relocation options within 60 miles, and explain safe moves, including special-care placements. It must include coordination with managed care organizations, a timeline, and continued compliance with laws and department rules. At least 45 days before the event, the facility must send written notice and the approved plan to residents and their representatives. The licensing division and long-term care ombudsman must also receive them. Representatives include people residents designate in writing or people legally authorized to make their health care decisions. Facilities must hold relocation meetings, help find suitable placements, and invite nearby facility operators to meet residents. They must refund prepaid funds for unused time and send complete, accurate records to the new care provider. Facilities cannot close or change use until all affected residents have moved to an appropriate setting.
Court oversight for assisted living rule violations
A county attorney or Utah’s attorney general can ask a court to appoint a receiver when a facility violates these requirements. A receiver takes charge of the facility under court supervision. The court must issue an order requiring an explanation, with a return date within five days after the petition is filed. The court can appoint a receiver when the facts support it and set fair pay for the receiver. The law specifies no pay amount.
Transitioning assisted living facilities stop new admissions
An assisted living facility cannot accept new residents or residency applications after submitting its required transition plan. This applies to planned closures, qualifying sales, and changes of use that require residents to move or be discharged. The law does not state when this admissions restriction ends.
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/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 28 • 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
Senate vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 1
House vote • 1/20/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
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