Utah HB0088 amends public assistance verification requirements and makes technical changes.

Utah HB0088 amends provisions regarding exceptions to verification of lawful presence for the receipt of certain public assistance benefits. It requires applicants to certify their lawful presence under penalty of perjury. The bill also mandates annual reporting on SAVE program errors and delays and requires agencies to report such issues to the Department of Homeland Security. It specifies that verification is not required for certain emergency health care, disaster relief, and immunization services. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0088 amends public assistance verification requirements and makes technical changes.

Utah HB0088 amends provisions regarding exceptions to verification of lawful presence for the receipt of certain public assistance benefits. It requires applicants to certify their lawful presence under penalty of perjury. The bill also mandates annual reporting on SAVE program errors and delays and requires agencies to report such issues to the Department of Homeland Security. It specifies that verification is not required for certain emergency health care, disaster relief, and immunization services. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.