 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 27 (Green) 2026 General Session Assault or Threat of Violence Amendments by Ipson, Don L. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $1,900 | $0 | $1,900 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Court Security Account (GFR) | $0 | $500 | $500 |
| General Fund | $0 | $23,700 | $23,700 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $24,200 | $24,200 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase ongoing revenue from the assessment of fines and criminal surcharge fees to the following accounts beginning in FY 2027: 1. General Fund - $23,700; and 2. Court Security - $500.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $21,800 | $21,800 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $21,800 | $21,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase Court processing costs by $21,800 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund due to Class B misdemeanor cases being enhanced into class A misdemeanor cases.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Enactment of this legislation could decrease costs for local governments by $21,800 ongoing beginning in fiscal year 2027 due to Class B misdemeanor cases being enhanced into Class A misdemeanor cases. Enactment of this legislation could also increase ongoing revenue to local governments from the assessment of fines and criminal surcharge fees by $1,000 beginning in fiscal year 2027.
Individuals convicted of violations could pay up to $1,500 per offense for an aggregated cost of $25,200 in fines and surcharge fees ongoing beginning in FY 2027.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.