Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

2nd Sub. H.B. 321 (Gray)

2026 General Session

Inmate Medical Treatment Rates Amendments

by Fiefia, Doug

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $794,000 $(1,900) $792,100


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) $0 $800,000 $800,000
Total Revenues $0 $800,000 $800,000

Enactment of this legislation could result in an ongoing $800,000 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 $(794,000) $(794,000)
General Fund, One-time $1,900 $0 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) $0 $800,000 $800,000
Total Expenditures $1,900 $6,000 $6,000

Enactment of this legislation could result in an ongoing $800,000 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. 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.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(1,900) $794,000 $794,000
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 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.