 | Fiscal Note4th Sub. S.B. 174 (Pumpkin) 2026 General Session Exercise of Religious Beliefs and Conscience Amendments by Stratton, Keven J. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(63,300) | $(1,800) | $(65,100) |
| 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 | $63,300 | $63,300 |
| General Fund, One-time | $1,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $1,800 | $63,300 | $63,300 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $63,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2027, and $1,800 one-time in FY 2026, both from the General Fund, for personnel and data costs related to implementing this bill, including form development, complaint investigation, and management of a provider directory. The department has indicated it can absorb $2,900 of the ongoing and $300 of the one-time costs within existing budgets. To the extent that individuals or businesses bring private actions to the Courts, there may be cost impacts to the Courts, depending on how many civil cases are filed and how long they take to be decided. For each case filed, there could be $600 of court case processing impacts.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(1,800) | $(63,300) | $(63,300) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
To the extent that individuals or businesses bring private actions to the Courts, they may pay $375 in Court fees. The aggregate impact 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.