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HB 308UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Reorganizes Homeless Services Leadership and Permits Temporary Shelter Bed Expansion

Original title: Homeless Services Amendments

Last action · March 24, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Clint Okerlund and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts legislation shifting the appointment of the state homelessness coordinator to the governor, establishing advisory boards for shelter cities and counties, and permitting eligible s to temporarily expand bed capacity up to 135% through April 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Local governments, homeless service providers, and nearby residents face updated statutory duties, reporting frameworks, and rules governing tax revenue distributions and property loss compensation 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

State homeless service providers

Service providers must enter into written agreements to collect and share Homeless Management Information System data and must follow updated operational and reporting requirements.

Directly affected

Participating local governments and municipalities

Local governments are subject to adjusted sales and use tax revenue distributions and participate in advisory boards regarding shelter coordination and mitigation.

Directly affected

Individuals experiencing homelessness

Changes to emergency response, shelter capacity expansion, and statewide strategic planning directly affect the availability and coordination of temporary housing and support services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints the state homelessness coordinator under this bill?
The governor appoints the state homelessness coordinator to serve as an advisor to the governor and as the chief administrative officer of the Office of Homeless Services.
Can homeless shelters temporarily expand their bed capacity?
Yes, a service provider may expand a 's capacity up to 135% of its designated bed capacity if they inform the office, request municipal approval, receive written municipal consent, and remain in compliance with building and fire codes, through April 30, 2027.
What is the purpose of the Property Loss Related to Homelessness Compensation Enterprise Fund?
The fund is used to provide no-interest loans to businesses and compensation to eligible businesses and individuals experiencing documented property loss as a direct result of the presence of a homeless services facility.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

59 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0308S01
  8. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  9. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  10. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0308S02
  11. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  12. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0308S02
  13. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0308S01
  14. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  15. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  16. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  17. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ motion to reconsider
  18. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0308S02
  19. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0308S02
  20. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0308S01
  21. Mar 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0308S01
  22. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  23. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ recalled by Senate
  24. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  25. Mar 3, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  26. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  27. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  28. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  29. Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  30. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  31. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  32. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  33. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  34. Feb 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  35. Feb 18, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  36. Feb 18, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  37. Feb 18, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  38. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ held
  39. Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  40. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  41. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  42. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  43. Feb 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  44. Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  45. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  46. Jan 25, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0308
  47. Jan 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0308
  48. Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  49. Jan 22, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  50. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0308
  51. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0308
  52. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  53. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Clint OkerlundHouse · District 42RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Todd WeilerSenate · District 8RepublicanCosponsor
Todd WeilerSenate · District 8RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Centralization of Homeless Services Oversight

The legislation shifts direct appointment authority of the state homelessness coordinator to the governor and redefines duties across multiple administrative boards.

Office of Homeless ServicesUtah Homeless Services Board

Connected Entities

Property Loss Related to Homelessness Compensation Enterprise Fund, Office of Homeless Services, Shelter Counties Advisory Board and 2 more
OrganizationProperty Loss Related to Homelessness Compensation Enterprise Fund“Enterprise fund administered by the office to provide loans and compensation for”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Homeless Services“Administers homeless services and programs under the direction of the state home”Map →
OrganizationShelter Counties Advisory Board“Advisory board consisting of chief executive officers of counties maintaining ye”Map →
OrganizationShelter Cities Advisory Board“Advisory board consisting of chief executive officers of first-tier and second-t”Map →
OrganizationUtah Homeless Services Board“Provides final approval for funding formulas, homeless services budgets, and str”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy40
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