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UT SB0281
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keven Stratton
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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
Full Bill Text
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