Utah HB0520 mandates a feasibility study on the impact of higher education student housing on surrounding communities.

Utah HB0520 requires an employee of the governor's office, in consultation with the commissioner of higher education, to complete a feasibility study on the impact of higher education student housing on surrounding communities. The study will examine the magnitude and costs of these impacts and propose state and institutional mitigation strategies. The findings must be reported to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee before November 1, 2026. The bill also outlines specific effective dates based on legislative approval or veto.

Utah HB0520 mandates a feasibility study on the impact of higher education student housing on surrounding communities.

Utah HB0520 requires an employee of the governor's office, in consultation with the commissioner of higher education, to complete a feasibility study on the impact of higher education student housing on surrounding communities. The study will examine the magnitude and costs of these impacts and propose state and institutional mitigation strategies. The findings must be reported to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee before November 1, 2026. The bill also outlines specific effective dates based on legislative approval or veto.