 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 321 2026 General Session Inmate Medical Treatment Rates Amendments by Fiefia, Doug |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(1,900) | $(900) | $(2,800) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| HED - Sales and Services: Hospitals | $0 | $(1,000,000) | $(1,000,000) |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could result in an ongoing $1 million transfer beginning in FY 2027 from Correctional Health Services to the newly created Inmate Medical Treatment Restricted Account. This transfer reflects savings generated by the implementation of a capped reimbursement rate for noncontracted inmate medical care at the University of Utah. Enactment of this legislation could reduce the University of Utah Sales and Services revenue by $1 million due to the new capped reimbursement rate.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| General Fund, One-time | $900 | $0 | $0 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Total Expenditures | $900 | $1,001,900 | $1,001,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Finance of $1,900 one-time in FY 2026 and $900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund to establish and maintain the new Medical Treatment Restricted Account. Enactment of this legislation could also divert approximately $1 million in ongoing savings due to the capping of reimbursement to providers to the new Medical Treatment Restricted Account created in the legislation.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(900) | $(1,001,900) | $(1,001,900) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.