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UT HB0321

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Fiefia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Inmate Medical Treatment Restricted Account within the General Fund to capture savings from reduced medical payment rates for inmates

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and University of Utah physician groups at Medicare rates for outpatient services provided to inmates, effective May 6, 2026

  • Allocates savings from the new payment rates: 50% deposited into the restricted account for Division of Correctional Health Services use, and 50% returned to the General Fund

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee (by November 1) and Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee (upon request) detailing savings calculations and account status

  • Requires Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee approval before any expenditures from the restricted account can be made

Legislative Description

Inmate Medical Treatment Rates Amendments

Inmates

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/27/2026
Rules2/26/2026
Health and Human Services2/11/2026
Rules1/22/2026

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