Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 70

2026 General Session

Correctional Health Services Amendments

by Eliason, Steve

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(35,409,300) $(3,201,000) $(38,610,300)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $35,409,300 $35,409,300
General Fund, One-time $0 $3,201,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $38,610,300 $35,409,300

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Corrections $571,500 ongoing from the General Fund for costs related to the accreditation requirements included in the bill. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Board of Pardons and Parole $134,000 ongoing from the General Fund for costs related to mental health assessments. Enactment of this legislation could also cost Correctional Health Services $35,275,300 ongoing, $3,201,000 one-time from the General Fund, both in FY 2027 for costs related to staffing and implementing full-scale medical and mental health treatment program for substance use disorder within the corrections system for inmates. $157,700 of these costs can be absorbed within existing budgets.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(38,610,300) $(35,409,300)
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 likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change 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.