HB 308 — Homeless Services Amendments

308 Enrolled Copy emergency services, as further defined by rule made by the office in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

- 6 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (c) due to the location of an eligible shelter within the municipality's geographic boundaries, requires eligible services;

(a)- is6 located- within:Enrolled Copy H.B.

308 (a) is located within:

(19)(19)(a) (a) "Service provider" means a state agency, a local government, or a private organization that provides services to clients.

- 7 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 [(21) "Strategic plan" means the statewide strategic plan to minimize homelessness in the state described in Subsection 35A-16-203(1)(c).] [(22)] (21) "Type of homelessness" means:

35A-16-201.35A-16-201 (Effective 05/06/26).

35A-16-202.35A-16-202 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1)- The7 office- shall,H.B. under the direction of the coordinator:

308 Enrolled Copy (1) The office shall, under the direction of the coordinator:

and - 8 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (iv) meets the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal requirements;

35A-16-203.35A-16-203 (Effective 05/06/26).

[(c)- in8 cooperation- withEnrolled theCopy board,H.B. create a statewide strategic plan to minimize homelessness in the state, which strategic plan shall receive final approval by the board;] [(d)] (c) in cooperation with the board, oversee funding provided for the provision of homeless services, which funding shall receive final approval by the board, including funding from the:

308 [(c) in cooperation with the board, create a statewide strategic plan to minimize homelessness in the state, which strategic plan shall receive final approval by the board;] [(d)] (c) in cooperation with the board, oversee funding provided for the provision of homeless services, which funding shall receive final approval by the board, including funding from the:

[(f)] (e) at the governor's request, report directly to the governor on issues regarding homelessness in the state and the provision of homeless services in the state;[ and] - 9 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 [(g)] (f) [report directly to ] at the request of the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives[ at least twice each year] , report directly to the Legislature on issues regarding homelessness in the state and the provision of homeless services in the state[.] ;

[(2) The coordinator, in cooperation with the board, shall ensure that the homeless services budget described in Subsection (1)(b) includes an overview and coordination plan for all funding sources for homeless services in the state, including from state agencies, continuum of care organizations, housing authorities, local governments, federal sources, and private organizations.] [(3) The coordinator, in cooperation with the board and taking into account the metrics established and data reported in accordance with Section 35A-16-211, shall ensure that the strategic plan described in Subsection (1)(c):] [(a) outlines specific goals and measurable benchmarks for minimizing homelessness in the state and for coordinating services for individuals experiencing homelessness among all service providers in the state;] [(b) identifies best practices or innovative strategies and recommends improvements to the- provision9 of- servicesH.B. to individuals experiencing homelessness in the state to ensure the services are provided in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient manner;] [(c) identifies best practices or innovative strategies and recommends improvements in coordinating the delivery of services to the variety of populations experiencing homelessness in the state, including through the use of electronic databases and improved data sharing among all service providers in the state;

308 Enrolled Copy the provision of services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the state to ensure the services are provided in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient manner;] [(c) identifies best practices or innovative strategies and recommends improvements in coordinating the delivery of services to the variety of populations experiencing homelessness in the state, including through the use of electronic databases and improved data sharing among all service providers in the state;

and] [(e) takes into consideration the success of the HOME Court Pilot Program established in Section 26B-5-382.] [(4)] (2) In overseeing funding for the provision of homeless services as described in Subsection [(1)[(1)(d)] (d)] (1)(c), the coordinator:

(a) shall prioritize the funding of programs and providers that have a documented history of successfully reducing the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, reducing the time - 10 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 individuals spend experiencing homelessness, moving individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing, or reducing the number of individuals who return to experiencing homelessness;

[(5) In cooperation with the board, the coordinator shall update the annual statewide budget and the strategic plan described in this section on an annual basis.] [(6)] (3)(3)(a) (a) On or before October 1, the coordinator shall provide a written report to the department for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109.

(b)- The10 written- reportEnrolled shallCopy include:H.B.

308 (b) The written report shall include:

- 11 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 [(v) the data described in Section 35A-16-211.] Section 7.

35A-16-205.35A-16-205 (Effective 05/06/26).

(d)- shall11 cooperate- withH.B. local homeless councils to:

308 Enrolled Copy (d) shall cooperate with local homeless councils to:

(g) when reviewing and giving final approval for requests as described in Subsection [35A-16-203(1)[ (d)]35A-16-203(1)(d)] 35A-16-203(1)(c):

- 12 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (i) may only recommend funding if the proposed recipient has a policy to share client-level service information with other entities in accordance with state and federal law to enhance the coordination of services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness;

and (ii) shall identify specific targets and benchmarks [that align with the strategic plan ]for] for each recommended award;

[(l)]- (k)12 shall- createEnrolled bestCopy practicesH.B. or innovative strategies for a service provider to administer services to an individual experiencing homelessness, including promotion of:

308 [(l)] (k) shall create best practices or innovative strategies for a service provider to administer services to an individual experiencing homelessness, including promotion of:

- 13 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 [(o)] (n) shall make recommendations for strategies to reduce illegal drug use within homeless shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing;

and [(w)] (u) shall work in conjunction with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to- create13 best- practicesH.B. for helping veterans, as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12.5, avoid homelessness.

(2)308 (a)Enrolled InCopy approvingto acreate fundingbest formula,practices asfor describedhelping inveterans, Subsectionas (1)(a)(i),that theterm boardis shalldefined takein actionSection on68-3-12.5, aavoid proposedhomelessness. funding formula by a two-thirds vote.

(2)(a) In approving a funding formula, as described in Subsection (1)(a)(i), the board shall take action on a proposed funding formula by a two-thirds vote.

(3)(3)(a) (a) The executive committee shall act in an advisory capacity for the board and make recommendations regarding the board's duties under Subsection (1).

-35A-16-207 14(Effective -05/06/26) HB0308(Repealed compared07/01/27). with HB0308S02 35A-16-207.

35A-16-208.35A-16-208 (Effective 05/06/26).

[(1)[(1)(a) (a) The office shall report, for the state and for each local homeless council:] [(i) the state's year-to-date progress toward reaching a functional zero level of homelessness for each type of homelessness and subpopulation, including:] [(A) the number of individuals who are homeless for the first time;] [(B)- the14 number- ofEnrolled individualsCopy whoH.B. returned to homelessness after having exited homelessness within the two previous years;] [(C) the number of individuals who remained homeless since the last report;] [(D) the number of individuals experiencing homelessness since the last report by household type;] [(E) the number of individuals who exited by exit destination;

and]308 [(F)[(B) the number of individuals who arereturned experiencingto homelessness forafter thehaving firstexited timehomelessness pluswithin the numbertwo ofprevious individualsyears;] who[(C) are returning to homelessness minus the number of individuals who areremained exitinghomeless homelessness;]since [(ii)the last report;] [(D) the percentagenumber of individuals experiencing homelessness who:]since -the 15last -report HB0308by comparedhousehold withtype;] HB0308S02 [(A) have a mental health disorder;] [(B) have a substance use disorder;] [(C) have a chronic health condition;] [(D) have a physical disability;] [(E) havethe anumber developmental disability;] [(F) have HIV/AIDS;] [(G) are survivors of domesticindividuals violence;]who [(H)exited areby veterans;exit destination;

and] [(F) the number of individuals who are experiencing homelessness for the first time plus the number of individuals who are returning to homelessness minus the number of individuals who are exiting homelessness;] [(ii) the percentage of individuals experiencing homelessness who:] [(A) have a mental health disorder;] [(B) have a substance use disorder;] [(C) have a chronic health condition;] [(D) have a physical disability;] [(E) have a developmental disability;] [(F) have HIV/AIDS;] [(G) are survivors of domestic violence;] [(H) are veterans;

and] [(c) on a data dashboard for the public with specific additional data points recommended by- the15 board.]- [(3)H.B. The board and the local homeless councils shall jointly establish quarterly goals for each project type.] [(4) The board and the local homeless councils shall jointly make annual progress reports identifying:] [(a) the percentage of clients:

308 Enrolled Copy by the board.] [(3) The board and the local homeless councils shall jointly establish quarterly goals for each project type.] [(4) The board and the local homeless councils shall jointly make annual progress reports identifying:] [(a) the percentage of clients:

and] - 16 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 [(iii) report back to the referring entity;] [(c) the number of youth receiving parent or guardian bereavement support services;

and] [(iv) continued enrollment in the project.] (1)(1)(a) (a) The office shall report, for the state and for each local homeless council:

and (b) on a data dashboard for the public with specific additional data points recommended by- the16 board.- Enrolled Copy H.B.

308 by the board.

35A-16-210.35A-16-210 (Effective 05/06/26).

-(3)(a) 17 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (3) (a) The Shelter Cities Advisory Board shall appoint, in accordance with this section, one chief executive officer representing a municipality as a member to the board.

35A-16-210.1.35A-16-210.1 (Effective 05/06/26).

(4)- [The17 office- andH.B. an ] An association representing at least two counties in the state shall [jointly ]provide staff and administrative support to the Shelter Counties Advisory Board.

308 Enrolled Copy (4) [The office and an ] An association representing at least two counties in the state shall [ jointly ]provide staff and administrative support to the Shelter Counties Advisory Board.

35A-16-212.35A-16-212 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/28).

(b) "Homeless services facility" means an eligible shelter under Subsection 35A-16-401(5)(a)[ or (5)(5)(b)] (b)] , (b), or (c).

- 18 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (c) "Property loss" means:

and (ii) experiences property loss as a direct result of the presence of the homeless services- facility;18 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

308 services facility;

(8)(8)(a) (a) A business that receives compensation or a loan from the fund shall be in good standing with the State Tax Commission and Department of Commerce.

- 19 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (b) The State Tax Commission and Department of Commerce may charge a business described in Subsection (8)(a) a nominal fee to obtain a certificate of good standing to meet the requirements under this section.

(9)(9)(a) (a) The fund may not duplicate or supplant a service or support mechanism provided to an individual or business by another government entity or private agency.

and (b) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make- rules19 to- administerH.B. the program, including:

308 Enrolled Copy make rules to administer the program, including:

- 20 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (14) The office may do any act necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted by this part or reasonably implied from those granted powers, including:

35A-16-302.35A-16-302 (Effective 05/06/26).

(a) ensure that the services to be provided through the grant or contract will be provided in a cost-cost-effective effective manner;

(b) give priority to a project or contract that will include significant additional or matching- funds20 from- aEnrolled privateCopy organization,H.B. nonprofit organization, or local government entity;

308 matching funds from a private organization, nonprofit organization, or local government entity;

- 21 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (iv) veterans;

and (xii)- providing21 medical- respiteH.B. care for homeless individuals where the homeless individuals can access medical care and other supportive services[;

308 Enrolled Copy (xii) providing medical respite care for homeless individuals where the homeless individuals can access medical care and other supportive services[;

[(e) address the needs identified in the strategic plan described in Section 35A-16-203 for inclusion in the annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109.] (4) In addition to the other provisions of this section, in determining the awarding of a grant or contract under this section to design, build, create, or renovate a facility that will provide shelter or other - 22 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 resources for the homeless, the board, with the concurrence of the coordinator, may consider whether the facility will be:

(6)(6)(a) (a) If a homeless shelter commits to provide any amount of matching funds under this Subsection (6), the board, with the concurrence of the coordinator, may award a grant for the ongoing operations of the homeless shelter.

(7)- (a)22 To- meetEnrolled theCopy goalsH.B. described in Subsection (3), the office may expend money from the restricted account to provide individuals experiencing homelessness transportation costs to connect the individual with a support network outside of the state.

308 (7)(a) To meet the goals described in Subsection (3), the office may expend money from the restricted account to provide individuals experiencing homelessness transportation costs to connect the individual with a support network outside of the state.

- 23 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (i) the name and address of the person to provide support services for the individual experiencing homelessness;

35A-16-401.35A-16-401 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2) "Authorized provider" means a nonprofit provider of homeless services that is authorized by a third-third-tier tier eligible municipality to operate a temporary [winter response] emergency shelter within the municipality[ in accordance with Part 5, Winter Response Plan Requirements].

and (iii)- is23 not- subjectH.B. to restrictions that limit the hours, days, weeks, or months of operation;

308 Enrolled Copy (iii) is not subject to restrictions that limit the hours, days, weeks, or months of operation;

and - 24 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (iii) is not subject to restrictions that limit the hours, days, weeks, or months of operation;[ and] (c) an eligible shelter under Subsection (5)(a) or (b), if the homeless shelter operates for more than 365 continuous days, regardless of whether the homeless shelter is intended to operate as an emergency shelter, as long as the homeless shelter meets the requirements of an eligible shelter defined in Subsection (5)(a) or (b);

[(i)[(i)(A) (A) has the capacity to provide temporary shelter to at least 50 individuals per night, as verified by the office;

or] [(ii)[(ii)(A) (A) meets the definition of a homeless shelter under Section 35A-16-501;

Section- 15.24 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

308 Section 1515. is enacted to read:

Section 35A-16-1301 is enacted to read:

Temporary Shelter Expansion 35A-16-1301.35A-16-1301 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 25 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (1) As used in this part, "municipal consent" means the written approval from a municipality in which a congregate shelter is located to the office and to a service provider for temporary expansion of a congregate shelter's designated bed capacity.

(7)(7)(a) (a) A congregate shelter may not operate at the expanded capacity limit described in Subsection (2) after April 30, 2027.

59-12-205.59-12-205 (Effective 01/01/27).

Ordinances to conform with statutory amendments- --25 Distribution- ofH.B. tax revenue -- Determination of population.

-308 26Enrolled -Copy HB0308amendments compared-- withDistribution HB0308S02of (1) To maintain in effect sales and use tax ordinancesrevenue adopted-- [pursuantDetermination to]of inpopulation. accordance with Section 59-12-204, a county, city, or town shall adopt amendments to the county's, city's, or town's sales and use tax ordinances:..

(1) To maintain in effect sales and use tax ordinances adopted [pursuant to] in accordance with Section 59-12-204, a county, city, or town shall adopt amendments to the county's, city's, or town's sales and use tax ordinances:

(2)(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3), (4), and (5) and subject to Subsection (6):

and (ii)(ii)(A) (A) except as provided in Subsections (2)(a)(ii)(B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), 50% of each dollar collected from the sales and use tax authorized by this part shall be distributed to each county, city, and town on the basis of the location of the transaction as determined under Sections 59-12-211 through 59-12-215;

(D) except as provided in Subsections (10) through (13), 50% of each dollar collected from the sales and use tax authorized by this part within the lake authority boundary, as defined in Section 11-65-101, shall be distributed to the Utah Lake Authority, created in Section 11-65-201, beginning the next full calendar quarter following the creation of the Utah Lake Authority;[ and] - 27 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (E) except as provided in Subsections (10) through (13), beginning January 1, 2026, 50% of each dollar collected from the sales and use tax authorized by this- part26 within- theEnrolled boundaryCopy ofH.B. an eligible basic special district, as that term is defined in Section 17B-1-1405, and if applicable, the boundary of a public infrastructure district created by the eligible basic special district, shall be distributed to the eligible basic special district[.] ;

308 this part within the boundary of an eligible basic special district, as that term is defined in Section 17B-1-1405, and if applicable, the boundary of a public infrastructure district created by the eligible basic special district, shall be distributed to the eligible basic special district[.] ;

(4)(4)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (4):

(ii) "Minimum tax revenue distribution" means the total amount of tax revenue distributions an eligible county, city, or town received from a tax imposed in accordance- with27 this- partH.B. for fiscal year 2004-05.

-308 28Enrolled -Copy HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (b) An eligible county, city, or town shall receive a tax revenue distribution for a tax imposed in accordance with this part equalfor tofiscal theyear greater2004-05. of:

(b) An eligible county, city, or town shall receive a tax revenue distribution for a tax imposed in accordance with this part equal to the greater of:

(5)(5)(a) (a) For purposes of this Subsection (5):

(i)(i)(A) (A) "Annual local contribution" means, for a calendar year beginning on January 1, 2027, the lesser of $316,250 or an amount equal to 2.93% of the participating local government's tax revenue distribution amount under Subsection (2)(a)(i) for a previous fiscal year.

and (B) if applicable, reducing the amount described in Subsection (5)(b)(i)(A) by an amount equal to one-one-twelfth twelfth of $250 for each bed that is available at all homeless shelters located within the boundaries of the participating local government, as reported to the commission by the Office of Homeless Services in accordance with Section 35A-16-405;

and (ii) deposit the resulting amount described in Subsection (5)(b)(i) into the Homeless Shelter- Cities28 Mitigation- RestrictedEnrolled AccountCopy createdH.B. in Section 35A-16-402.

-308 29Shelter -Cities HB0308Mitigation comparedRestricted withAccount HB0308S02created (c) For a participating local government that qualifies to receive a distribution described in SubsectionSection (4),35A-16-402. the commission shall apply the provisions of this Subsection (5) after the commission applies the provisions of Subsections (3) and (4).

(6)(c) (a)For Asa usedparticipating local government that qualifies to receive a distribution described in Subsection (4), the commission shall apply the provisions of this Subsection (6):(5) after the commission applies the provisions of Subsections (3) and (4).

(6)(a) As used in this Subsection (6):

(c)(c)(i) (i) Each July, the commission shall distribute from total collections under this part an amount equal to the annual dedicated sand and gravel sales tax revenue for the preceding calendar year to each county, city, or town in the same proportion as the county's, city's, or town's tonnage ratio for the preceding calendar year.

- 30 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (ii) The commission shall ensure that the revenue distributed under this Subsection (6)(c)- is29 drawn- fromH.B. each jurisdiction's collections in proportion to the jurisdiction's share of total collections for the preceding 12-month period.

308 Enrolled Copy (6)(c) is drawn from each jurisdiction's collections in proportion to the jurisdiction's share of total collections for the preceding 12-month period.

(7)(7)(a) (a) Population figures for purposes of this section shall be based on, to the extent not otherwise required by federal law:

(8)(8)(a) (a) As used in Subsections (8) and (9):

- 31 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (b) For a sale of qualifying construction materials, the commission shall distribute the product calculated in Subsection (8)(c) to a qualified development zone if the seller of- the30 construction- materials:Enrolled Copy H.B.

308 of the construction materials:

(9)(9)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (9), "Schedule J sale" means a sale reported on State Tax Commission Form TC-62M, Schedule J, or a substantially similar form as designated by the commission.

(10)(10)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (10):

and (III) 100% of the revenue from the sales and use tax imposed by the military installation development authority under Section 59-12-402;59-12-402;[ and] (B) for a project area under Title 11, Chapter 58, Utah Inland Port Authority Act, for sales occurring within a qualified development zone described in Subsection (10)(a)(iii)(B), 20% of the revenue from the sales and use tax under this part;

[and](C) (B) for athe projectlake areaauthority underboundary, Titleas 11,defined Chapterin 58,Section Utah11-65-101, Inland Port Authority Act, for sales occurring within athe qualified development zone described in Subsection (10)(a)(iii)(B),(10)(a)(ii)(C), 20%50% of the revenue from the sales and use tax under this part;

- 3231 - HB0308H.B. compared with HB0308S02 (C) for the lake authority boundary, as defined in Section 11-65-101, for sales occurring within the qualified development zone described in Subsection (10)(a)(ii)(C), 50% of the revenue from the sales and use tax under this part;

308 Enrolled Copy (D) for the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, created in Section 11-70-201, for sales occurring within the qualified development zone described in Subsection (10)(a)(iii)(D), 100% of the revenue from the sales and use tax imposed by the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District under Sections 59-12-401 and 59-12-402;

and (E) for an eligible basic special district created under Title 17B, Chapter 1, Part 14, Basic Special District, for sales occurring within a qualified development zone described in Subsection (10)(a)(iii)(10)(a)(iii)(E), (E), 50% of the revenue from the sales and use tax imposed under this part[;] .

(ii) reports the sales of the construction materials to the delivery outlet described in Subsection (10)(b)(10)(b)(i); (i);

(c)- For32 the- purposesEnrolled ofCopy SubsectionH.B. (10)(b), the product is equal to:

308 (c) For the purposes of Subsection (10)(b), the product is equal to:

and - 33 - HB0308 compared with HB0308S02 (ii) the applicable percentage.

(11)(11)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (11):

(12)(12)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (12):

(i)- establishes33 a- deliveryH.B. outlet with the commission within the qualified development zone;

-308 34Enrolled -Copy HB0308(i) comparedestablishes witha HB0308S02delivery (ii)outlet reportswith the salescommission ofwithin the constructionqualified materialsdevelopment tozone; the delivery outlet described in Subsection (12)(b) (i);

(ii) reports the sales of the construction materials to the delivery outlet described in Subsection (12)(b)(i);

(13)(13)(a) (a) As used in this Subsection (13):

63J-4-202.63J-4-202 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1)(1)[(a)] [(a)] The governor shall appoint[,] an executive director of the office to serve at the governor's pleasure[:] .

This Bill Repeals:

- 3534 - HB0308Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0308S02 Section 35A-16-209, Cost measures.

308 Section 35A-16-209, Cost measures.

Effective date.

{This(1) } Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect {on } May 6, 2026.

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