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UT SB0246

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luz Escamilla

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new board member position for a resident living within five miles of a proposed homeless services campus, or a representative from the Westside Coalition if the campus is located on Salt Lake City's west side

  • Requires the new community representative to be appointed within 30 days of a homeless services campus location being announced or recommended

  • Defines "homeless services campus" as a state facility providing emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services at one location, excluding correctional facilities, psychiatric facilities, and microshelter communities

  • Expands the definition of "service provider" to include state homeless services campus facilities and the Administrative Office of the Courts

  • Takes effect on May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Utah Homeless Services Board Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Workforce Services2/12/2026
Rules2/4/2026

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