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Yes: 218 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 3082026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Homeless Services Amendments
Sponsored By: Clinton Okerlund (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Economic DevelopmentDepartment of Workforce ServicesWorkforce ServicesHomelessness
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 4 costs, 2 mixed.
More neighbors qualify for property-loss help
Beginning May 6, 2026, more eligible shelters count under Utah's property-loss fund rules. Nearby businesses may qualify for loans or compensation, and nearby Utah residents may qualify for compensation. The property loss must result directly from the facility's presence. The business or resident must be within one-fifth of a mile of the facility.
Shelter neighbors' property-loss fund ends
On July 1, 2028, the law repeals the section governing Utah's property-loss fund for shelter neighbors. This ends that section's legal basis for loans and property-loss compensation to nearby businesses and residents.
More shelters and nonprofits can qualify
Beginning May 6, 2026, shelters meeting first-tier or second-tier requirements can qualify after operating more than 365 days in a row. They do not have to be intended as emergency shelters. A third-tier eligible municipality can also authorize a nonprofit homeless-services provider to run a temporary emergency shelter within its boundaries. That shelter no longer has to be a winter response shelter.
Shelters can temporarily add more beds
Beginning May 6, 2026, congregate shelters can temporarily operate at up to 135% of their designated bed capacity. Providers must notify Utah's Office of Homeless Services, request municipal approval, and obtain written consent sent to both. Shelters must follow building and fire codes; municipalities can set reasonable safety, coordination, or neighborhood-mitigation conditions. Added beds may count as tier-three beds for funding formulas and qualify for shelter-mitigation funds. The temporary authority ends after April 30, 2027. Shelters then must return to their permit-approved capacity unless the municipality authorizes otherwise.
County association takes over shelter-board staffing
Beginning May 6, 2026, an association representing at least two Utah counties must staff the Shelter Counties Advisory Board. It must also provide administrative support. The Office of Homeless Services no longer shares that responsibility.
Homeless services steering committee duties end
The law sets July 1, 2027, as the repeal date for Utah's homelessness steering committee duties. Those duties include service coordination, training, public education, funding recommendations, and developing a funding formula. This repeal does not itself specify changes to household payments or service eligibility.
Seasonal shelters face tighter eligibility rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, third-tier shelter eligibility requires verified capacity for at least 50 people per night. Utah's Office of Homeless Services must verify that capacity. The shelter must operate for at least three months between October 1 and April 30. The law removes the alternative eligibility route tied to the shelter definition and county winter-response beds.
Homeless services shift from plans to goals
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's homelessness coordinator must set measurable goals and coordinate services statewide. The Office of Homeless Services must coordinate statewide emergency and crisis responses. The coordinator and board no longer must create or update a statewide homelessness plan. Funding recommendations still need targets and benchmarks, but awards no longer must match the plan or its identified needs. The law also repeals the section titled "Cost measures"; the supplied text does not explain its requirements.
Local tax money funds shelter mitigation
Participating counties and municipalities not certified as eligible municipalities contribute part of their sales-tax distributions to shelter mitigation. In 2027, the annual contribution is the lesser of $316,250 or 2.93% of a prior fiscal year's population-based distribution. Starting in 2028, it is the lesser of $275,000 or 2.55% of the previous fiscal year's population-based distribution. The deductions go to the Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted Account, leaving contributing governments less money for their own budgets.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 68 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 1
House vote • 2/4/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft 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
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ motion to reconsider
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ recalled by Senate
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
3/4/2026
Substitute #2
3/4/2026
Introduced
1/21/2026