Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

2nd Sub. H.B. 51 (Gray)

2026 General Session

Adoption Amendments

by Hall, Katy

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(14,700) $(14,700)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $15,400 $15,400
Total Revenues $0 $15,400 $15,400

Enactment of this legislation could increase Dedicated Credit Revenue by $15,400 in FY 2027 as a result of a fee assessed to adoption agencies that participate in the Utah Child-Placing Agency Consortium.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $15,400 $15,400
General Fund, One-time $1,500 $13,200 $0
Total Expenditures $1,500 $28,600 $15,400

Enactment could cost DHHS $15,400 ongoing from Dedicated Credit Revenue beginning in FY 2027, $1,500 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026, and $13,200 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2027 for staff time to amend and update rules and procedures, staff the Utah Child-Placing Agency Consortium, and upgrade the existing state licensing database.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(1,500) $(13,200) $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation cost adoption agencies $1,100 annually for membership in the Utah Child-Placing Agency Consortium for aggregate costs of $15,400.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.