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UT SB0285

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luz Escamilla

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Uninsured Children Dental Care Restricted Account within the General Fund to provide dental care for uninsured children in Utah

  • Requires the Division of Finance to annually transfer $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the new restricted account

  • Designates the University of Utah School of Dentistry's Oral Health Assistance Program to administer the funds and provide dental care for uninsured children in each county

  • Funds appropriated in fiscal year 2027-28 are nonlapsing; beginning in fiscal year 2028-29, funds exceeding $200,000 will lapse back to the General Fund

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Uninsured Children Dental Care Amendments

Education

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/20/2026
Rules2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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