UT HB0338

Creates the Mental Health Resources for First Responders Restricted Account, funded by $800,000 from the General Fund and $25 annual contributions per first responder from participating small agencies

Expands eligibility for the Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Personnel Insurance Program to include participation in 20% of EMS operations (not just call responses), and extends coverage to part-time unbenefited employees

Requires the Department of Public Safety to annually report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee on first responder agencies' compliance with mental health resource requirements

Extends mental health resource eligibility to retired or separated first responders and their spouses for at least three years, unless separation resulted from misconduct or disciplinary action

Narrows the definition of "small first responder agency" to agencies in fifth or sixth class counties/cities (previously included third and fourth class), while establishing a grant sunset date of July 1, 2027