Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 527

2026 General Session

Pharmacy Pricing Amendments

by Hall, Katy

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(543,900) $(90,700) $(634,600)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

To the extent that an entity violates the provisions of this bill and pays the financial obligation, this could increase General Fund revenue by up to $2,500 per violation, per day.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Other Financing Sources $0 $256,000 $256,000
Other Financing Sources, One-time $42,700 $0 $0
General Fund $0 $232,000 $232,000
General Fund, One-time $38,700 $0 $0
Income Tax Fund $0 $311,900 $311,900
Income Tax Fund, One-time $52,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $133,400 $799,900 $799,900

The requirements for pharmacy benefit managers could increase expenditures for the state employee health plan by $133,400 one-time in FY 2026 and $799,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027. Funding is allocated at follows: for FY 2026 $90,700 from General Fund/Income Tax Fund and $42,700 from other funding sources. For FY 2027 $634,900 from General Fund/Income Tax Fund and $256,000 from other funding sources.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(133,400) $(799,900) $(799,900)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could impact local entities by an estimated $1.08 per member per month. For local entities covered by PEHP, this could result in an aggregate impact of $1,287,700 annually. The aggregate cost to entities covered by private insurers is unknown.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

To the extent that an entity violates the provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders up to $2,500 per violation, per day. The aggregate cost is unknown.

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.