Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 257

2026 General Session

Domestic Relations Amendments

by Weiler, Todd

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $0 $0


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
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0

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


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $0 $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenues for counties that allow for remote marriage licenses, specifically Tooele and Utah Counties. Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to Tooele County by approximately $1,000 ongoing beginning in FY27, and reduce revenue to Utah County by approximately $1,900,000 annually beginning in FY27. This reduction in revenue would be offset by a reduction in costs associated with completing remote marriage licenses.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could save approximately 15,800 individuals nonresident to Utah $120 each for an aggregate savings of $1,901,000 by no longer paying marriage license fees.

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.