Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateUtahEnacted
HB 416: First Responder Health Modifications
Jordan Teuscher
HB 416 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill implements modifications to health, retirement, and occupational disease benefits for police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.
Who is affected
State and local police, fire, and emergency medical responders.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The abstract does not specify the fiscal impact or funding source for the improved benefits.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Improved health outcomes and financial safety nets for personnel working in high-risk environments.
Risks and tradeoffs
Budgetary sustainability and lack of detail regarding the specific types of health improvements authorized.
What is still unknown
The specific scope of the health benefits and potential legislative adjustments to retirement contribution structures.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Enhanced financial security for first responders
- Potential improvement in workforce retention rates
- Standardized benefits for public safety employment
Risks
- Potential increase in state and local fiscal obligations
- Possible upward pressure on public sector insurance premiums
- Administrative overhead associated with modifying retirement plans
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Improved physical and mental health support for responders
- Enhanced quality of life for public safety personnel
- Better recognition of occupational hazards in high-stress roles
Risks
- Risk of coverage gaps due to potential eligibility requirements
- Uncertainty regarding duration of extended benefits
- Potential for disparate application across local jurisdictions
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increased access to healthcare for high-risk public servants
- Proactive support for occupational illness treatments
- Strengthened health resources for police and firefighters
Risks
- Ambiguity regarding the exact range of health modifications
- Potential delays in benefit implementation as policies adjust
- Reliance on current state-run health insurance program capacity
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief abstract; lacks detailed bill text.
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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