26B-5-604. Other state agencies and local governments.
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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-5-604. Other state agencies and local governments.
(1)A state agency or local government institution that provides health and human services, or a public or private entity receiving state-appropriated funds to provide health and human services, shall provide Utah 211 with information, in a form determined by Utah 211, about the services the agency or entity provides for inclusion in the statewide information and referral system.
(2)A state agency or local government institution that provides health and human services may not establish a new public telephone line or hotline, other than an emergency first responder hotline, to provide information or referrals unless the agency or institution first:
(a)consults with Utah 211 about using the existing 211 to provide access to the information or referrals; and
(b)assesses whether a new line or the existing 211 program would be more cost effective.
(3)Nothing in this section prohibits a state agency or local government institution from starting a public telephone line or hotline in an emergency situation.
(4)State agencies, local governments, community-based organizations, not-for-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses that engage in providing human services may contract with Utah 211 to provide specialized projects, including:
(a)public health campaigns;
(b)seasonal community services; and
(c)expanded point of entry services.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308 , 2023 General Session