UT HB0472

Clarifies the definition of "associated with the licensee" to specifically identify individuals who hold positions of management, control, or significant influence over a licensee's operations, including owners, directors, corporate officers, and managerial employees

Renumbers Section 26B-2-103 (Division of Licensing and Background Checks) to 26B-2-901 and Section 26B-2-104 (Division responsibilities) to 26B-2-902, creating a new Part 9 within the Utah Code

Updates cross-references throughout multiple Utah Code sections to reflect the renumbering, affecting provisions related to department authority, licensing of residential treatment programs, opioid treatment programs, and child welfare management information systems

Makes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency across affected statutes with no new appropriations or special clauses

Effective date: May 6, 2026