 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 442 2026 General Session Feminine Hygiene Products Amendments by Chevrier, Kristen |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(16,800) | $(5,600) | $(22,400) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| Commerce Service Account, One-time | $0 | $5,600 | $0 |
| General Fund | $0 | $(16,800) | $(16,800) |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $(5,600) | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to the General Fund by $5,600 one-time in FY 2027 and $16,800 ongoing, beginning in FY 2027, due to spending from the Commerce Service Fund as shown below. Spending from the Commerce Service Fund impacts the year-end transfer to the General Fund. Inasmuch as a business is found in violation of this legislation, the fine payment could be $2,500 paid to the Commerce Service Fund. The aggregate amount is unknown.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| Commerce Service Account, One-time | $0 | $5,600 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $22,400 | $16,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Commerce $5,600 one-time from the Commerce Service Fund in FY 2027 and $16,800 ongoing from the Commerce Service Fund beginning in FY 2027 to investigate and enforce compliance of companies selling feminine hygiene products.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(22,400) | $(16,800) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Inasmuch as a business is found in violation of this legislation, the business could pay a fine of $2,500 for each violation. The aggregate amount is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.