Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 2 D cosponsors

SB 246 — Utah Homeless Services Board Amendments

Last action — Senate/ filed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 03, 2026. It awaits signature.

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  • To Executive

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

187 added · 172 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill SB 246 introduces a timeframe requirement for appointing new members to the Utah Homeless Services Board after a homeless services campus is announced. Specifically, it mandates that a member who lives nearby must be appointed within one month. This change is important because it aims to ensure that local residents have a voice in the decision-making process regarding services that will impact their communities, promoting greater community involvement and support in addressing homelessness.

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Luz Escamilla House Sponsor:Sandra Hollins 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
Sandra Hollins 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
▸ defines and amends terms;
▸ defines {"homeless services campus" (campus)} and amends terms;
▸ amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board (board) by requiring the board to appoint certain members to the board within a certain time frame of announcing or recommending the location of a homeless services campus;
▸ amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board (board) by requiring{, within one month } the board to appoint certain members to the board within a certain time frame of {the announcement } announcing or recommending the location of a homeless services campus{, a member to be appointed to the board who:
and ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
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Money Appropriated in this Bill:
and ● {resides within a certain distance from the campus, appointed by a community organization that advocates on behalf of residents of that area, and which organization shall be chosen by the Office of Homeless Services;
or} S ● {if a campus is announced for the west side of Salt Lake City, represents the weBt side of Salt Lake City, appointed by the Westside Coalition;
and} 2 ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
4 SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
1 t 35A-16-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 S 35A-16-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 530 u b .
35A-16-102 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 35A-16-204 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 530 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1.
S B Section 1.
35A-16-102 .
35A-16-102.
2 As used in this chapter:
As used in this chapter:
6 (1) "Board" means the Utah Homeless Services Board created in Section 35A-16-204.
(1) "Board" means the Utah Homeless Services Board created in Section 35A-16-204.
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(4) "Collaborative applicant" means the entity designated by a continuum of care to collect and submit data and apply for funds on behalf of the continuum of care, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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246 02-10 09:04 (4) "Collaborative applicant" means the entity designated by a continuum of care to collect and submit data and apply for funds on behalf of the continuum of care, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(11) "Exit destination" means:
- 2 - SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 (11) "Exit destination" means:
(13) "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" means an information technology system that:
(13) {"Homeless services campus" means a state homeless services campus facility where individuals who are experiencing homelessness have access to emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services at one location.
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{(14)} "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" means an information technology system that:
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(a) is used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness in the state;
246 (a) is used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness in the state;
(14) "Homeless services budget" means the comprehensive annual budget and overview of all homeless services available in the state described in Subsection 35A-16-203(1)(b).
{[(14){]} {(15)} } "Homeless services budget" means the comprehensive annual budget and overview of all homeless services available in the state described in Subsection 35A-16-203(1)(b).
(15)(a) Homeless services campus" means a state homeless services campus facility where individuals who are experiencing homelessness have access to emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services at one location.
(15) (a) Homeless services campus" means a state homeless services campus facility where individuals who are experiencing homelessness have access to emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services at one location.
(i) behavioral health transition facility, as that term is defined in Section 64-13-1;
- 3 - SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 (i) behavioral health transition facility, as that term is defined in Section 64-13-1;
[(19)] (20)(a) "Service provider" means a state agency, a local government, or a private - 3 - 1st Sub.
[(19)] (20) (a) "Service provider" means a state agency, a local government, or a private organization that provides services to clients.
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246 02-10 09:04 organization that provides services to clients.
(b) episodic homelessness;
- 4 - SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 (b) episodic homelessness;
35A-16-204 .
35A-16-204.
(2)(a) The board shall consist of the following members:
(2) (a) The board shall consist of the following members:
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(b)(i) No later than 30 days after the day on which the location of a homeless services campus, as that term is defined in Section 35A-16-102, is announced or recommended, an individual shall serve on the board described in Subsection - 4 - 02-10 09:04 1st Sub.
(b) (b){(i)} No later than 30 days after the day on which the location of a homeless services campus, as that term is defined in Section 35A-16-102, is announcedor recommended, an individual shall serve on the board described in Subsection (2)(a) who:
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(i){(A)} resides within five miles from the homeless services campus, appointed by a community organization that advocates on behalf of residents of that area, and which community organization shall be chosen by the office;
246 (2)(a) who:
or (ii){(B)} if the homeless services campus is announced for the west side of Salt Lake City, represents the west side of Salt Lake City, appointed by the Westside Coalition.
(A) resides within five miles from the homeless services campus, appointed by a community organization that advocates on behalf of residents of that area, and which community organization shall be chosen by the office;
- 5 - SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 {[(b)] (c)} If a homeless services campus location is announced or recommended on or before May 6, 2026, an individual described in Subsection (2)(b)(i)(A) or (B) shall be appointed to the board no later than June 5, 2026.
or (B) if the homeless services campus is announced for the west side of Salt Lake City, represents the west side of Salt Lake City, appointed by the Westside Coalition.
(ii) If a homeless services campus location is announced or recommended on or before May 6, 2026, an individual described in Subsection (2)(b)(i)(A) or (B) shall be appointed to the board no later than June 5, 2026.
(3) The following four members of the board shall serve as the executive committee:
(3) {The appointment described in Subsection (2)(b) shall be made no more than 30 days after the day on which the location of a homeless services campus is announced.
{(4)} The following four members of the board shall serve as the executive committee:
(4)(a) The board shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.
{[(4){]} {(5)} } (a) The board shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.
(5) A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum of the board at any meeting, and the action of the majority of voting members present constitutes the action of the board.
{[(5){]} {(6)} } A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum of the board at any meeting, and the action of the majority of voting members present constitutes the action of the board.
(6)(a) A majority of members of the executive committee constitutes a quorum of the executive committee at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present constitutes the action of the executive committee.
{[(6){]} {(7)} } (a) A majority of members of the executive committee constitutes a quorum of the executive committee at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present constitutes the action of the executive committee.
(7)(a) Except as required by Subsection (7)(c):
{[(7){]} {(8)} } (a) Except as required by Subsection {[(7)(c){]} (8)(c)}:
(i) each appointed member of the board, other than a board member described in Subsection (2)(a)(vii), shall serve a four-year term;
(i) each appointed member of the board, other than a board member described in Subsection (2)(a) (vii), shall serve a four-year term;
(c) The appointing authority, at the time of appointment or reappointment, may adjust - 5 - 1st Sub.
- 6 - SB0246 compared with SB0246S01 (c) The appointing authority, at the time of appointment or reappointment, may adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the appointed board members are appointed every two years.
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{[(8){]} {(9)} } When a vacancy occurs in the appointed membership for any reason, the replacement is appointed for the unexpired term.
246 02-10 09:04 the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the appointed board members are appointed every two years.
{[(9){]} {(10)} } (a) Except as described in Subsection {[(9)(b){]} (10)(b)}, a member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(8) When a vacancy occurs in the appointed membership for any reason, the replacement is appointed for the unexpired term.
(9)(a) Except as described in Subsection (9)(b), a member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(10) The office shall provide staff and administrative support to the board.
{[(10){]} {(11)} } The office shall provide staff and administrative support to the board.
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Action History

  1. Senate/ filed

  2. Senate/ strike enacting clause

  3. Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  4. Senate/ circled

  5. Senate/ 3rd reading

  6. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  7. Senate/ 2nd reading

  8. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  9. Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  10. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  11. Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  12. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]

  13. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0246S01

  14. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0246S01

  15. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  16. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0246

  17. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0246S01

  18. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0246S01

  19. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0246

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  22. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0246

  23. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0246

  24. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  25. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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SB 246 is sponsored by Sandra Hollins (Democrat) and Luz Escamilla (Democrat).
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