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SB 14

Utah Commission on Aging Sunset Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Karen Kwan and 1 co-sponsor

SB 14 extends the Utah Commission on Aging's sunset deadline, preventing automatic agency termination and allowing continued delivery of state and federal senior services.

House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]
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Bill Summary · SB 14

Legislative bill overview

SB 14 extends the sunset date for the Utah Commission on Aging, preventing the agency from automatically terminating under Utah's sunset review process. The bill allows the commission to continue operating and serving as the state unit on aging, which coordinates federal and state aging programs.

Why is this important

The Utah Commission on Aging administers programs serving older adults, including nutrition assistance, caregiver support, and long-term care coordination. Without sunset amendments, the agency would cease to exist on a predetermined date, disrupting services for seniors unless the legislature specifically votes to reauthorize it.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset review bypass: Extending sunset dates without full legislative review may reduce accountability and oversight of agency performance and efficiency
  • Funding implications: Continuation of the commission requires ongoing state and federal funding that could be redirected to other priorities or budget constraints
  • Program effectiveness: Questions about whether the current commission structure effectively meets aging population needs or if reforms should precede reauthorization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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