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This bill requires the Department of Corrections to provide an optional financial literacy class for inmates.
This bill:
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Utah's Department of Corrections would be required to offer inmates the opportunity to take a financial literacy class covering strategies for saving and managing money earned through employment, including work done while incarcerated. This bill would add this requirement to existing state law governing educational and career-readiness programs for inmates, and it would take effect May 6, 2026, if passed.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Feb 17
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 13
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 17
House RulesFeb 17
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
This bill requires the Department of Corrections to provide an optional financial literacy class for inmates.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's Department of Corrections would be required to offer inmates the opportunity to take a financial literacy class covering strategies for saving and managing money earned through employment, including work done while incarcerated. This bill would add this requirement to existing state law governing educational and career-readiness programs for inmates, and it would take effect May 6, 2026, if passed.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Senate/ filed
Senate file for bills not passed
Senate/ received from House
Senate Secretary
House/ to Senate
Senate Secretary
House/ strike enacting clause
Clerk of the House
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
House Rules Committee
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
