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Panel backs bill to create fund for private donations to senior nutrition programs
Utah Senate Health and Human Services Standing Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary
Senate Bill 281 (first substitute) would create a restricted fund to accept private donations for senior‑nutrition services and requires the relevant division to develop a formula to distribute monies based on need and fundraising capacity; committee adopted the substitute and sent the bill to the floor unanimously.
Senator Stratton told the committee that first substitute SB281 is designed to tap private philanthropy to supplement senior‑nutrition services such as meals on wheels. The substitute establishes a fund to receive donations and instructs the…
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