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HB 520·UT·house

Higher Education Student Housing Study

Signed into LawFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Jason Thompson (R)
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Governor Signed

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill orders a housing‑strategy advisor in the governor’s office, working with the higher‑education commissioner, to conduct a feasibility study on how student populations affect nearby home ownership and community costs. It must involve university leaders, the state board, developers, and other stakeholders, and the results are to be reported to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee before November 1, 2026. The study aims to identify ways the state or institutions can lessen any negative effects.

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