State • Utah

HB 416: First Responder Health Modifications

Jordan TeuscherEnacted

HB 416 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

The House of Representatives is currently considering a new plan to improve health benefits and support for first responders, such as police, firefighters, and EMTs.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • May improve first responder recruitment and retention
  • Potential long-term stabilization of public labor force costs

Risks

  • Increases fiscal obligations for public retirement and insurance systems

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Enhanced health support for emergency personnel
  • Improved safety net for occupational illness

Risks

  • Potential for increased administrative complexity
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on high-level abstract

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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