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Utah House rejects 'code red' measure allowing temporary heat/cold shelters
Summary
The Utah House on March 4, 2025 rejected first substitute Senate Bill 182, 49-21, after hours of debate over whether local governments should be authorized to declare temporary 'code red' heat or cold emergencies and allow short-term sheltering.
The Utah House voted 49-21 on March 4, 2025 to reject first substitute Senate Bill 182, a measure that would have authorized local jurisdictions to declare a "code red" heat or cold emergency and permit limited, temporary sheltering for people exposed to extreme temperatures.
Representative Clancy, the bill sponsor, described the measure as a humane option modeled on existing "code blue" practices used in winter cold, and said the bill had input from the Utah Office of Homeless Services and multiple local governments. "This bill has been worked on by the Utah office of homeless services as well as many, cities, towns, and counties," Representative Clancy told colleagues.
Supporters said the measure created a narrowly drawn option for communities that lack shelter capacity.…
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