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UT SB0281

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keven Stratton

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Senior Nutrition Private Donation Matching Fund, funded by legislative appropriations, private donations, and interest earned
  • Local area agencies can receive matching funds for qualifying private donations they fundraise, with funds used to support home delivered meals for seniors
  • Qualifying donations must be cash (not in-kind), separate from existing matching programs, and not from service recipients
  • Public entity donations qualify only for amounts exceeding their previous fiscal year's contribution and only if received after December 31, 2025
  • Distribution formula must account for area need, higher rural service costs, and reduced rural fundraising capacity, with reporting required to the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Senior Nutrition Private Donation Incentives

Aging Services

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/3/2026
Rules3/3/2026
Health and Human Services2/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026

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