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HB 520UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Utah orders housing feasibility study on student populations and surrounding communities

Original title: Higher Education Student Housing Study

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Jason Thompson and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts a requirement for a governor's office housing expert to complete a examining how higher education student populations impact homeownership in surrounding communities, with a report due to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by November 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a formal state evaluation of local housing market pressures near universities, directing officials to propose mitigation options such as dedicated campus housing or third-party without appropriating new funds.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

institutions of higher education

Presidents and institutions are required to be involved in the feasibility study process examining student populations.

Directly affected

municipalities in which an institution of higher education is located

Host municipalities must be involved in the process of completing the feasibility study regarding surrounding community impacts.

Directly affected

developers

Developers participate in the study process and may be involved in proposed state-facilitated negotiated development agreements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for conducting the student housing study?

An employee of the governor's office who is an expert or advisor on housing strategy must complete the study in consultation with the commissioner of higher education.

When is the feasibility study report due?

The report regarding the outcome of the must be submitted to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee before November 1, 2026.

Does this legislation allocate any funds for new student housing?

No, the bill explicitly states that no money is appropriated in this legislation.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

40 actions

Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Mar 5, 2026House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Mar 5, 2026Clerk of the House
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Mar 5, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Mar 5, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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Mar 4, 2026Senate
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Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
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Mar 4, 2026Senate
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Mar 4, 2026Senate
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Mar 2, 2026Senate
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Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate/ committee report favorable
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
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Feb 27, 2026SenateIntroduced
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Feb 26, 2026House
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Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
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Feb 20, 2026House
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Feb 20, 2026House
House/ committee report favorable
Feb 20, 2026House
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
House/ to standing committee
Feb 10, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Feb 9, 2026Released
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Feb 9, 2026Version Sponsor
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Feb 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Feb 9, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
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Feb 9, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
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Feb 9, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
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Feb 9, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
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