Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 280

2026 General Session

Third Party Litigation Funding Amendments

by Dunnigan, James A.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(11,000) $(21,400) $(32,400)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $11,000 $11,000
Commerce Service Account, One-time $0 $21,400 $0
General Fund $0 $(11,000) $(11,000)
General Fund, One-time $0 $(21,400) $0
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could decrease the year-end transfer from the Commerce Service Account to the General Fund by $11,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and 21,400 one-time in FY 2027 due to the expenditures listed below


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $11,000 $11,000
Commerce Service Account, One-time $0 $21,400 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $32,400 $11,000

Enactment of this legislation could increase cost to the Department of Commerce by $11,000 ongoing from the Commerce Service Account beginning in FY 2027 and $21,400 one-time from the Commerce Service Account in FY 2027 for staff support and system upgrades due to the increased oversight and investigation required for.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(32,400) $(11,000)
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.