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S.B. 154

Signed into LawNeutral

Protection and Advocacy Agency Reporting

SB0154S02 (Substitute)

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S.B. 154Signed into LawNeutral

Protection and Advocacy Agency Reporting

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What This Bill Does

This bill addresses Utah's state protection and advocacy agency.

Key Provisions

This bill:

  • clarifies the responsibilities of the state protection and advocacy agency;
  • requires the state protection and advocacy agency to report; and
  • defines terms.

Better Utah Institute's Position

NeutralEqual Rights

Plain-Language Summary

AI-generated summary, reviewed by Better Utah staff.

Utah's state protection and advocacy agency — the governor-designated organization that represents and advocates for people with disabilities — is directed by this bill to hold at least three public meetings annually across the state and submit a yearly written report to two legislative committees by August 31. The report may include detailed data on the types of advocacy the agency provided, such as how many people it helped access voluntary or involuntary treatment, how many it helped move out of homelessness, how many times it advocated against a treatment provider's recommendation, and how many people it served across varying levels of independence.