Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 572 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Behavioral and Mental Health Amendments

by Eliason, Steve

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(5,900) $(157,500) $(163,400)


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

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $5,900 $5,900
General Fund, One-time $3,100 $154,400 $0
Total Expenditures $3,100 $160,300 $5,900

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $5,900 ongoing from the General Fund in FY 2027 for costs related to implementing the development of an inmate screening form and updating each year. The Department has indicated it can absorb $100 of these costs within existing budgets. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Health and Human Services $3,100 one-time in FY 2026 and $154,400 in FY 2027 from the General Fund for building the screening tool required to be developed in the legislation.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(3,100) $(160,300) $(5,900)
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.