![]() | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 321 (Buff) 2026 General Session Inmate Medical Treatment Rates Amendments by Fiefia, Doug | ![]() |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $2,146,100 | $(1,900) | $2,144,200 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $2,152,100 | $2,152,100 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $2,152,100 | $2,152,100 |
Enactment of this legislation could result in an ongoing $2,152,100 million transfer beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund to the newly created Inmate Medical Treatment Restricted Account. This transfer reflects savings generated by the implementation of a capped reimbursement rate for non-contracted inmate medical care at the University of Utah.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $(2,146,100) | $(2,146,100) |
| General Fund, One-time | $1,900 | $0 | $0 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $2,152,100 | $2,152,100 |
| Total Expenditures | $1,900 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Finance $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. Additionally, this legislation could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $5,100 in ongoing General Fund for personnel costs to generate the required reporting. Enactment of this legislation could result in $4,304,200 in ongoing General Fund savings for Correctional Health Services. This legislation would divert half of those savings, or $2,152,100, into the Medical Treatment Restricted Account. The remaining $2,152,100 in ongoing General Fund savings would revert to the General Fund.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(1,900) | $2,146,100 | $2,146,100 |
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.

