 | Fiscal Note3rd Sub. H.B. 51 (Cherry) 2026 General Session Adoption Amendments by Hall, Katy |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(14,700) | $(14,700) |
| 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 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
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.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.