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HB 7·UT·house

Social Services Base Budget

Signed into LawFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Ray Ward (R)
Latest Action

Governor Signed

Feb 1, 2026

Summary

The bill provides more than $8.6 billion in operating and capital funds for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, plus additional money for business‑like activities and fiduciary accounts. It also directs the department to report to the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee on Attorney General legal expenses incurred by the Division of Child and Family Services. The funding supports programs ranging from Medicaid to health‑equity and developmental‑disabilities services.

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