 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 531 (Buff) 2026 General Session Scarification Amendments by Matthews, Ashlee |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(3,300) | $(3,300) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this legislation and pay their financial obligation, this could increase state revenue per case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $290; (2) Court Security $38.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund, One-time | $3,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $3,300 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation may cost the Department of Health and Human Services $3,300 one-time General Fund in FY 2026 for 40 hours of staff time to make administrative rules.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(3,300) | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to local governments by about $350 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $975 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase. Additionally, each new civil penalty may increase revenues and associated costs by $1,000 per case.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this legislation, this could cost certain offenders about $680 per case, however the total amount is unknown. Additionally, scarification workers may pay $1,000 per new civil penalty.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.