This bill addresses provisions related to correctional facility capacity.
What the bill says
A bill's implementation, one time savings that occur from delayed estimated fiscal impacts of increases in the population level of state correctional facilities; (b) interest, dividends, or other earnings attributable to the restricted account; and (c) additional money appropriated by the Legislature. (3) The Legislature may appropriate money from the restricted account only for the purpose of expanding existing, or constructing new, state correctional facilities. Section 3. Effective Date. This bill takes effect: (1) except as provided in Subsection (2), May 6, 2026 ; or (2) if approved by tw.
From the enrolled text, February 20, 2026:
a bill's implementation, one time savings that occur from delayed estimated fiscal impacts of increases in the population level of state correctional facilities; (b) interest, dividends, or other earnings attributable to the restricted account; and (c) additional money appropriated by the Legislature. (3) The Legislature may appropriate money from the restricted account only for the purpose of expanding existing, or constructing new, state correctional facilities. Section 3. Effective Date. This bill takes effect: (1) except as provided in Subsection (2), May 6, 2026 ; or (2) if approved by two-thirds of all members elected to each house: (a) upon approval by the governor; (b) without the governor's signature, the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 8; or (c) in the case of a veto, the date of veto override. 2-20-26 4:22 PM
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Correctional Facilities, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Department of Corrections
Common questions
What is HB20?
HB20 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Correctional Facility Capacity Amendments.
What does HB20 do?
In its own words: A bill's implementation, one time savings that occur from delayed estimated fiscal impacts of increases in the population level of state correctional facilities; (b) interest, dividends, or other earnings attributable to the restricted account; and (c) additional money appropriated by the Legislature. (3) The Legislature may appropriate money from the restricted account only for the purpose of expanding existing, or constructing new, state correctional facilities. Section 3. Effective Date. This bill takes effect: (1) except as provided in Subsection (2), May 6, 2026 ; or (2) if approved by tw.
What is the status of HB20?
Signed into law as of March 7, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 7, 2026).
Who sponsored HB20?
Karianne Lisonbee (R, 14), with 1 co-sponsor.
Where is the official record for HB20?
On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0020.html