 | Fiscal NoteS.B. 214 2026 General Session Home-based Childcare Solutions by Escamilla, Luz |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(15,500) | $(2,530,000) | $(2,545,500) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Enactment of this bill could increase state revenues through an increase of an estimated $4,000 of dedicated credits to the Department of Health and Human Services beginning in FY 2027 for an increase in background checks for participants in the home-based child care capacity expansion grant program.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| General Fund | $0 | $15,500 | $15,500 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $2,530,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $2,549,500 | $19,500 |
Enactment of this bill could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $4,000 ongoing in dedicated credits for an increase in background checks for participants in the home-based child care capacity expansion grant program in FY 2027. Additionally, enactment of this bill could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $15,500 ongoing from the the General Fund for personnel costs to process licenses annually, beginning in FY 2027. Enactment of this bill appropriates $2,300,000 one-time from the General Fund to the Child Care Assistance Program in FY 2027 for grants for the Home-based Child Care Capacity Expansion Grant Program. Additionally, enactment of this bill could cost the Department of Workforce Services $230,000 one-time from the General Fund to administer and manage the Home-based Child Care Capacity Expansion Grant Program.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(2,545,500) | $(15,500) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation will require home-based providers to complete a background check as part of their registration at a cost of $20 per provider. The aggregate impact is estimated to be about $4,000 annually.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram