Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 257 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Opiate Information Amendments

by Peck, Nicholeen P.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $14,700 $900 $15,600


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 $(14,700) $(14,700)
General Fund, One-time $(900) $0 $0
Total Expenditures $(900) $(14,700) $(14,700)

Enactment of this legislation may save the Department of Health and Human Services from the General Fund ($900) one-time in FY 2026 and ($14,700) ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from (1) no longer having to annually distribute 111,000 warning labels and pamphlets to over 550 pharmacies statewide and (2) 20 hours of staff time to create a pamphlet and put it online.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $900 $14,700 $14,700
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 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.