SB 185·UT·senate
Child Welfare Parental Representation Program Amendments
Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Wayne Harper (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill updates the Child Welfare Parental Representation Program so it can offer training and support to any attorney representing parents in child‑welfare cases, not just those under contract. It also creates a grant pathway to help low‑income parents obtain defense services and revises how the program’s budget is prepared. The changes take effect May 6, 2026.
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