Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 1 R cosponsors

HB 88 — Public Assistance Amendments

Last action — House/ filed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 23, 2025. It awaits signature.

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Prognosis

Advancing 44% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

143 added · 246 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 88 involve updates to how lawful presence is verified for individuals applying for certain public assistance benefits. Specifically, the amended version clarifies exceptions to the verification requirement, which is important as it can affect who is eligible for these benefits. This adjustment aims to simplify the process and potentially make it easier for individuals to receive necessary support. The modifications do not include any new funding requirements or additional clauses, keeping the focus on the verification process itself.

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This bill addresses lawful presence for receipt of public benefits.
This bill {amends provisions regarding exceptions to verification of } addresses lawful presence for {the } receipt of {certain public assistance } public benefits.
▸ {removes authority for an agency or political subdivision of the state } amends provisions regarding exceptions to {skip } verification of lawful presence for the receipt of {a state or local } certain public {benefit or a federal public benefit the state administers} assistance benefits;and ▸ {prohibits an agency or political subdivision of the state from providing state or local public benefits to an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States;
▸ amends provisions regarding exceptions to verification of lawful presence for the receipt of certain public assistance benefits;
} ▸ {amends the sunset date regarding alternative eligibility under the Utah Children's Health H Insurance Program;
and ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
and} B ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
0 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None Other Special Clauses:
8 None S Other Special Clauses:
None H Utah Code Sections Affected:
0 HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 None Utah Code Sections Affected:
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0 8 HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 53H-11-203 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 53H-11-414 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 63G-12-402 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 76-14-207 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
53H-11-203 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 53H-11-414 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 8 63G-12-402 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 {63I-1-226 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 47, 277 and 366} 76-14-207 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
- 2 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (a) (i) "Cost of attendance" means the estimated costs associated with attending a Utah postsecondary institution, as established by the Utah postsecondary institution in accordance with board policies.
(a) (i) "Cost of attendance" means the estimated costs associated with attending a Utah postsecondary institution, as established by the Utah postsecondary institution in accordance with board policies.
(ii) "Cost of attendance" includes costs payable to the Utah postsecondary institution, other direct educational expenses, transportation, and living expenses while attending the Utah postsecondary institution.
- 2 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (ii) "Cost of attendance" includes costs payable to the Utah postsecondary institution, other direct educational expenses, transportation, and living expenses while attending the Utah postsecondary institution.
and - 3 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (b) financial assistance, to bridge the gap between a financially needy student's resources and the cost of attendance at a Utah postsecondary institution, is a necessary component for ensuring access to postsecondary education and training.
and (b) financial assistance, to bridge the gap between a financially needy student's resources and the cost of attendance at a Utah postsecondary institution, is a necessary component for ensuring access to postsecondary education and training.
(4) The board shall annually submit an electronic report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the Utah Promise Program.
- 3 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (4) The board shall annually submit an electronic report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the Utah Promise Program.
- 4 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (d) a formula to determine the allocation of money to Utah postsecondary institutions in accordance with Subsection (5), taking into account:
(d) a formula to determine the allocation of money to Utah postsecondary institutions in accordance with Subsection (5), taking into account:
(8) A student is eligible for a promise grant until the student:
- 4 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (8) A student is eligible for a promise grant until the student:
- 5 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (15) An individual employed by, or who is a dependent of an employee of, a promise partner is eligible to receive a partner award if the individual:
(15) An individual employed by, or who is a dependent of an employee of, a promise partner is eligible to receive a partner award if the individual:
(16) (a) Subject to legislative appropriations and Subsection (16)(b), the board shall award a partner award to an individual who meets the requirements described in Subsection (15).
- 5 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (16) (a) Subject to legislative appropriations and Subsection (16)(b), the board shall award a partner award to an individual who meets the requirements described in Subsection (15).
- 6 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (1) {[(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3) or when exempted by federal law, an{]} An} agency or political subdivision of the state shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years old who applies for:
(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3){[ or when exempted by federal law]} , an agency or political subdivision of the state shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least years old who applies for:
{[(i){]} {(a)} } a state or local public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C.
(i) a state or local public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C.
or {[(ii){]} {(b)} } a federal public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C.
or - 6 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (ii) a federal public benefit as defined in 8 U.S.C.
{[(b){]} {(2)} } For purpose of a license issued under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, to an applicant that is an unincorporated entity, the Department of Commerce shall verify in accordance with this Subsection {[(1) {]} (2) }the lawful presence in the United States of each individual who:
(b) For purpose of a license issued under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, to an applicant that is an unincorporated entity, the Department of Commerce shall verify in accordance with this Subsection (1) the lawful presence in the United States of each individual who:
{[(i){]} {(a)} } owns an interest in the contractor that is an unincorporated entity;
(i) owns an interest in the contractor that is an unincorporated entity;
and {[(ii){]} {(b)} } engages, or will engage, in a construction trade in Utah as an owner of the contractor described in Subsection {[(1)(b)(i){]} (2)(a)}.
and (ii) engages, or will engage, in a construction trade in Utah as an owner of the contractor described in Subsection (1)(b)(i).
{[(2){]} {(3)} } This section shall be enforced without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
(2) This section shall be enforced without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
{[(3) Verification of lawful presence under this section is not required for:]} {[(a) any purpose for which lawful presence in the United States is not restricted by law, ordinance, or regulation;]} {[(b) assistance for health care items and services that:]} {[(i) are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition, as defined in 42 U.S.C.
(3) Verification of lawful presence under this section is not required for:
{[(a) any purpose for which lawful presence in the United States is not restricted by law, ordinance, or regulation;]} {[(b){]} {(a)} } assistance for health care items and services that:
(i) are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition, as defined in 42 U.S.C.
and]} {[(ii) are not related to an organ transplant procedure;]} {[(c) short-term, noncash, in-kind emergency disaster relief;]} {[(d) public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not the symptoms are caused by the communicable disease;]} {[(e) programs, services, or assistance such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter, specified by the United States Attorney General, in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the United States Attorney General after consultation with appropriate federal agencies and departments, that:]} - 7 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 {[(i) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies;]} {[(ii) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the income or resources of the individual recipient;
and (ii) are not related to an organ transplant procedure;
and]} {[(iii) are necessary for the protection of life or safety;]} [(f) the exemption for paying the nonresident portion of total tuition as set forth in Section 53H-11-203;] [(g)] (f) {an applicant for a license under Section 61-1-4, if the applicant:]} {[(i) is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority;
{[(c){]} {(b)} } short-term, noncash, in-kind emergency disaster relief;
and]} {[(ii) files an application with the state Division of Securities through the Central Registration Depository;{]} {[(h)} } and [(h)] (g) a state public benefit to be given to an individual under Title 49, Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act[;] {[(i)} } .
{[(d) public health assistance for immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not the symptoms are caused by the communicable disease;]} {[(e){]} {(c)} } programs, services, or assistance{[ such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling and intervention, and short-term shelter]} , specified by the United States Attorney General, in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the United States Attorney General after consultation with appropriate federal agencies and departments, that:
[(i) a home loan that will be insured, guaranteed, or purchased by:] [(i) the Federal Housing Administration, the Veterans Administration, or any other federal agency;
(i) deliver in-kind services at the community level, including through public or private nonprofit agencies;
(ii) do not condition the provision of assistance, the amount of assistance provided, or the cost of assistance provided on the income or resources of the individual recipient;
and (iii) are necessary for the protection of life or safety;
[(f){] {(d)} } the exemption for paying the nonresident portion of total tuition as set forth in Section 53H-11-203;] - 7 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 [(g)] (e){(f)} an applicant for a license under Section 61-1-4, if the applicant:
(i) is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority;
and (ii) files an application with the state Division of Securities through the Central Registration Depository;
{[(h)] (f)} and [(h)] (g) a state public benefit to be given to an individual under Title 49, Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act[;] .
[(i){] {(g)} } a home loan that will be insured, guaranteed, or purchased by:] [(i) the Federal Housing Administration, the Veterans Administration, or any other federal agency;
4502;] [(j) a subordinate loan or a grant that will be made to an applicant in connection with a home loan that does not require verification under Subsection (3)(i);] [(k) an applicant for a license issued by the Department of Commerce or individual described in Subsection (1)(b), if the applicant or individual provides the Department of Commerce:] [(i) certification, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant or individual is:] [(A) a United States citizen;] [(B) a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C.
4502;] [(j){] {(h)} } a subordinate loan or a grant that will be made to an applicant in connection with a home loan that does not require verification under Subsection {[} (3)(i){] (3)(g)};] [(k){] {(i)} } an applicant for a license issued by the Department of Commerce or individual described in Subsection {[} (1)(b){] (1)(a)}, if the applicant or individual provides the Department of Commerce:] [(i) certification, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant or individual is:] [(A) a United States citizen;] [(B) a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C.
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or] - 8 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 [(B) the number assigned to a driver license or identification card issued by a state other than Utah if, as part of issuing the driver license or identification card, the state verifies an individual's lawful presence in the United States;
or] [(B) the number assigned to a driver license or identification card issued by a state other than Utah if, as part of issuing the driver license or identification card, the state verifies an individual's lawful presence in the United States;
and] [(l) an applicant for:] [(i) an Opportunity scholarship described in Section 53H-11-402;] [(ii) a New Century scholarship described in Section 53H-11-407;] [(iii) a promise grant described in Section 53H-11-414;
and] [(l){] {(j)} } an applicant for:] [(i) an Opportunity scholarship described in Section 53H-11-402;] [(ii) a New Century scholarship described in Section 53H-11-407;] [(iii) a promise grant described in Section 53H-11-414;
and] [(B) administered by an institution of higher education as defined in Section 53H-1-101.] (4) (a) An agency or political subdivision required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an applicant under this section shall require the applicant to certify under penalty of perjury that:
and] - 8 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 [(B) administered by an institution of higher education as defined in Section 53H-1-101.] (4) (a) An agency or political subdivision required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an applicant under this section shall require the applicant to certify under penalty of perjury that:
(6) (a) An individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in a certification under [Subsection {[} (3)(k) or] Section{ ]} (4) is subject to the criminal penalties applicable in this state for:
(6) (a) An individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in a certification under [Subsection {[} (3)(k){] (3)(i)} or] Section (4) is subject to the criminal penalties applicable in this state for:
- 9 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (b) If the certification constitutes a false claim of United States citizenship under 18 U.S.C.
(b) If the certification constitutes a false claim of United States citizenship under 18 U.S.C.
(c) If an agency or political subdivision receives verification that a person making an application for a benefit, service, or license is not a qualified alien, the agency or political subdivision shall {immediately deny the application and }provide the information to the Office of the Attorney General unless prohibited by federal mandate.
(c) If an agency or political subdivision receives verification that a person making an application for a benefit, service, or license is not a qualified alien, the agency or political subdivision shall provide the information to the Office of the Attorney General unless prohibited by federal mandate.
(7) {(a)} An agency or political subdivision may adopt variations to the requirements of this section that:
(7) An agency or political subdivision may adopt variations to the requirements of this section that:
{[(a){]} {(i)} } clearly improve the efficiency of or reduce delay in the verification process;
(a) clearly improve the efficiency of or reduce delay in the verification process;
or {[(b){]} {(ii)} } provide for adjudication of unique individual circumstances where the verification procedures in this section would impose an unusual hardship on a legal resident of Utah.
or (b) provide for adjudication of unique individual circumstances where the verification procedures in this section would impose an unusual hardship on a legal resident of Utah.
{(b) An agency or political subdivision may not adopt variations under Subsection (7)(a) that expand eligibility of public benefits to individuals without lawful presence in the United States.} (8) {(a) {Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, an agency or political subdivision of the state may not provide a state or local public benefit that is funded by state or local funds, including non- emergency medical health care, local- or state-administered health care or health insurance, housing assistance, food assistance, cash benefits, tuition assistance, or other state or locally funded public assistance programs, to an individual who is not a qualified alien or who is without lawful presence in the United States.} {(b)} {[} It is unlawful for an {]} An }agency or a political subdivision of this state {[to{]} may not} provide a state, local, or federal benefit, as defined in 8 U.S.C.
- 9 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (8) It is unlawful for an agency or a political subdivision of this state to provide a state, local, or federal benefit, as defined in 8 U.S.C.
[Sec] Secs{.{]} Secs.} 1611 and 1621, in violation of this section.
[Sec] Secs.
1611 and 1621, in violation of this section.
(a) provide an annual report to the governor, the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House of Representatives regarding{[ }[its]{ {]} {:} {(i)} the state agency's or department's }compliance with this section;
(a) provide an annual report to the governor, the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House of Representatives regarding [its] compliance with this section;
and {(ii) the number and type of the state or local public benefit for which an applicant applied and was denied, if the agency or department denied the applicant benefits because the applicant was not a qualified alien or lawfully present in the United States;
and (b) (i) monitor the federal SAVE program for application verification errors and significant delays;
and} - 10 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (b) (i) monitor the federal SAVE program for application verification errors and significant delays;
{Section 2.
Section 63I-1-226 is amended to read:
} 63I-1-226.
Repeal dates:
Titles 26 through 26B.
(1) Subsection 26B-1-204(2)(g), regarding the Youth Electronic Cigarette, Marijuana, and Other Drug Prevention Committee, is repealed July 1, 2030.
(2) Subsection 26B-1-204(2)(h), regarding the Primary Care Grant Committee, is repealed July 1, 2035.
(3) Section 26B-1-315, Medicaid ACA Fund, is repealed July 1, 2034.
(4) Section 26B-1-318, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(5) Section 26B-1-402, Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program -- Creation -- Reporting, is repealed July 1, 2026.
(6) Section 26B-1-409, Utah Digital Health Service Commission -- Creation -- Membership -- Duties, is repealed July 1, 2025.
(7) Section 26B-1-410, Primary Care Grant Committee, is repealed July 1, 2035.
(8) Section 26B-1-417, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Committee -- Membership -- Duties, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(9) Section 26B-1-422, Early Childhood Utah Advisory Council -- Creation -- Compensation -- Duties, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(10) Section 26B-1-425, Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council -- Creation and membership, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(11) Section 26B-1-428, Youth Electronic Cigarette, Marijuana, and Other Drug Prevention Committee and Program -- Creation -- Membership -- Duties, is repealed July 1, 2030.
(12) Section 26B-1-430, Coordinating Council for Persons with Disabilities -- Policy regarding services to individuals with disabilities -- Creation -- Membership -- Expenses, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(13) Section 26B-1-432, Newborn Hearing Screening Committee, is repealed July 1, 2026.
(14) Section 26B-2-407, Drinking water quality in child care centers, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(15) Subsection 26B-3-107(9), regarding reimbursement for dental hygienists, is repealed July 1, 2028.
- 11 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (16) Section 26B-3-136, Children's Health Care Coverage Program, is repealed July 1, 2025.
(17) Section 26B-3-137, Reimbursement for diabetes prevention program, is repealed June 30, 2027.
(18) Subsection 26B-3-213(2)(b), regarding consultation with the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(19) Section 26B-3-302, DUR Board -- Creation and membership -- Expenses, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(20) Section 26B-3-303, DUR Board -- Responsibilities, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(21) Section 26B-3-304, Confidentiality of records, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(22) Section 26B-3-305, Drug prior approval program, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(23) Section 26B-3-306, Advisory committees, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(24) Section 26B-3-307, Retrospective and prospective DUR, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(25) Section 26B-3-308, Penalties, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(26) Section 26B-3-309, Immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(27) Title 26B, Chapter 3, Part 5, Inpatient Hospital Assessment, is repealed July 1, 2034.
(28) Title 26B, Chapter 3, Part 6, Medicaid Expansion Hospital Assessment, is repealed July 1, 2034.
(29) Title 26B, Chapter 3, Part 7, Hospital Provider Assessment, is repealed July 1, 2028.
(30) Section 26B-3-910, Alternative eligibility -- Report -- Alternative Eligibility [Expendable Revenue Fund] Account, is repealed [July 1, 2028] July 1, 2026.
(31) Section 26B-4-710, Rural residency training program, is repealed July 1, 2025.
(32) Subsection 26B-5-112(1)(b), regarding consultation with the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(33) Subsection 26B-5-112(5)(b), regarding consultation with the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(34) Section 26B-5-112.5, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(35) Section 26B-5-114, Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(36) Section 26B-5-118, Collaborative care grant program, is repealed December 31, 2024.
(37) Section 26B-5-120, Virtual crisis outreach team grant program, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(38) Subsection 26B-5-609(1)(a), regarding the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
- 12 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (39) Subsection 26B-5-609(3)(b), regarding the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(40) Subsection 26B-5-610(1)(b), regarding the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(41) Subsection 26B-5-610(2)(b)(ii), regarding the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(42) Section 26B-5-612, Integrated behavioral health care grant programs, is repealed December 31, 2025.
(43) Title 26B, Chapter 5, Part 7, Utah Behavioral Health Commission, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(44) Subsection 26B-5-704(2)(a), regarding the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, is repealed December 31, 2026.
(45) Title 26B, Chapter 5, Part 8, Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee, is repealed January 1, 2033.
(46) Section 26B-7-119, Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program, is repealed July 1, 2028.
(47) Section 26B-7-122, Communication Habits to reduce Adolescent Threats Pilot Program, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(48) Section 26B-7-123, Report on CHAT campaign, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(49) Title 26B, Chapter 8, Part 5, Utah Health Data Authority, is repealed July 1, 2026.
1621 shall comply with Section 63G-12-402 and shall also comply with this section{[, except:]} {[(i) as provided in }[Subsection 63G-12-402(3)(g) or (k)] Section 63G-12-402(3)(f){;
1621 shall comply with Section 63G-12-402 and shall also comply with this section, except:
or]} {[(ii) when compliance is exempted by federal law or when compliance could reasonably be expected to be grounds for the federal government to withhold federal Medicaid funding]} .
(i) as provided in [Subsection {[} 63G-12-402(3)(g) or (k)] {63G-12-402(3)(e) or (i)} Section 63G-12-402(3)(f);
or (ii) when compliance is exempted by federal law or when compliance could reasonably be expected to be grounds for the federal government to withhold federal Medicaid funding.
- 13 - HB0088S01 compared with HB0088S07 (c) The certificate under Subsection (1)(b) shall include a statement advising the signer that providing false information subjects the signer to penalties for perjury.
(c) The certificate under Subsection (1)(b) shall include a statement advising the signer that providing false information subjects the signer to penalties for perjury.
(2) An individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement of representation in a certificate executed under this section is guilty of public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance under Section 76-8-1203.1.
- 10 - HB0088 compared with HB0088S07 (2) An individual who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement of representation in a certificate executed under this section is guilty of public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance under Section 76-8-1203.1.
(5) If an agency under Subsection (1) receives verification that an individual making an application for a benefit, service, or license is not a qualified alien, the agency shall {immediately deny the application and }provide the information to the local law enforcement agency for enforcement of public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance under Section 76-8-1203.1 unless prohibited by federal mandate.
(5) If an agency under Subsection (1) receives verification that an individual making an application for a benefit, service, or license is not a qualified alien, the agency shall provide the information to the local law enforcement agency for enforcement of public assistance fraud by an applicant for public assistance under Section 76-8-1203.1 unless prohibited by federal mandate.
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Who sponsors HB 88?
HB 88 is sponsored by Trevor Lee (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 88?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 23, 2025. It awaits signature.
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