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Read. Follow. Verify.Utah requires comprehensive plans, 24/7 security, and ombudsman oversight for state homeless services campuses
Last action · March 6, 2026: Senate/ filedSponsors: Luz Escamilla and 1 other
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What This Bill Proposed
Utah enacts SB 239, requiring state es to develop comprehensive operational plans addressing safety, security, and medical services within strict deadlines. The measure mandates 24/7 physical security, strict staff-to-patient ratios for mental health services, and grants the authority to investigate campus operations, recommend remediation plans, and suggest ceasing operations if violations occur.
Residents living near a state and individuals receiving services are directly affected by mandatory 24/7 security measures, safety protocols, and structured oversight. The legislation establishes clear operational rules, ing chains, and potential funding withholdings for noncompliant facilities, impacting local communities and service providers statewide.
- The Utah Homeless Services Board coordinates statewide efforts and funding related to homelessness. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
homeless services campus residents
Residents have access to mandated on-campus services, 24/7 security, and an established ombudsman complaint process.
surrounding community members
Community members are included in comprehensive safety, transportation, and public health planning associated with campus locations.
service providers and staff
Service providers and staff must meet specific licensing, staffing ratio, and security requirements.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.
Procedural history
21 actions- Mar 6, 2026SenateSenate/ filed
- Mar 6, 2026SenateSenate/ strike enacting clause
- Mar 4, 2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules/ substituted/amend
- Mar 3, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
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- Feb 17, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
- Feb 12, 2026SenateCommitteeSenate/ to standing committee
- Feb 11, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0239S01
- Feb 11, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0239S01
- Feb 10, 2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
- Feb 10, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0239
- Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0239S01
- Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0239S01
- Feb 6, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0239
- Feb 3, 2026SenateIntroducedSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Feb 3, 2026SenateSenate/ received bill from Legislative Research
- Feb 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0239
- Feb 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0239
- Feb 3, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Feb 3, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselBill Numbered but not Distributed
Version history
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Mandatory Ombudsman Oversight and Remediation
The bill shifts from general oversight to mandatory six-month inspections, strict cure windows, and the explicit power to recommend halting campus operations.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 80)
- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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