Utah HB0523 amends state law to define "large-scale, low-barrier shelter" and prohibits the Office of Homeless Services from using state funds to.

Utah HB0523 amends state law by defining "large-scale, low-barrier shelter" as a year-round homeless shelter providing 300 or more beds for overnight shelter, excluding temporary emergency shelters. The bill prohibits the Office of Homeless Services from using existing or future state appropriations to establish large-scale, low-barrier shelters. Additionally, it repeals the eminent domain of unincorporated city-owned land and makes technical and conforming changes to various Utah Code sections. The changes are set to take effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0523 amends state law to define "large-scale, low-barrier shelter" and prohibits the Office of Homeless Services from using state funds to.

Utah HB0523 amends state law by defining "large-scale, low-barrier shelter" as a year-round homeless shelter providing 300 or more beds for overnight shelter, excluding temporary emergency shelters. The bill prohibits the Office of Homeless Services from using existing or future state appropriations to establish large-scale, low-barrier shelters. Additionally, it repeals the eminent domain of unincorporated city-owned land and makes technical and conforming changes to various Utah Code sections. The changes are set to take effect on May 6, 2026.