The proposed rule update for the Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Background Processing, Rule R501-14 Human Services Program Background Checks, was filed in the Utah State Bulletin Vol. 2026, No. 15 and is open for public comment. Any public comment regarding this proposed amendment can be submitted to [email protected] until August 31, 2026. To review the proposed rule document, …

The change in proposed rule (CPR) for Rule R501-19A Residential Treatment, Congregate Care under the Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing, was filed in the Utah State Bulletin Vol. 2026, No. 10 and was made effective on July 30, 2026. This CPR received no public comment. We appreciate the valuable input received from providers prior to this …

The Office of Background Processing (OBP) is excited to announce the launch of our resource manual for the Human Services May Deny Process.  These user-friendly tools are designed to educate both staff and providers, helping them understand and implement the background check process.   These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to clarity and effectiveness in the background check process.   The updated document …

The Office of Background Processing (OBP) is excited to announce the launch of our resource manual for Child Care Background Clearance Process. These user-friendly tools are designed to educate both staff and providers, helping them understand and implement the background check process.   These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to clarity and effectiveness in the background check process.   The updated document can …

Dear child care provider community, The requirements for child care programs to receive approval for Department of Workforce Services (DWS) license exempt status, under the Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), were recently revised to reflect required immunization record language to comply with federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) requirements. Updates to the requirements include: The updated requirements …

The Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks health care facility rules, Rule R432-100 General Hospital Standards and Rule R432-950 Mammography Quality Assurance, were filed as a Change in Proposed Rule (CPR) in the Utah State Bulletin Vol. 2026, No. 08, will be made effective on June 5, 2026. These CPRs received no public comment and no amendments were made …

The Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks child care rules, Rule R381-70 Out-of-School-Time Child Care Programs, Rule R430-50 Residential Certificate Child Care, and Rule R430-90 Licensed Family Child Care, which were filed in the Utah State Bulletin Vol. 2026, No. 8, will be made effective on June 5, 2026. These rules received no public comment and no amendments were …

The Office of Licensing is updating the “Submit a Concern” form for all facility types. The revised form will be accessible soon on the dlbc.utah.gov website under the services section. Key Changes: As always, please reach out if you have any questions or comments regarding this update by emailing [email protected].

The Utah Office of Licensing (OL), under the Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) is sharing important information regarding recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On May 13, 2026, CMS implemented a temporary nationwide enrollment moratorium on Home Health Agencies (HHAs) and Hospices. For more information refer to the Federal Register Notice at https://www.federalregister.gov/ …

The Utah Office of Licensing (OL), under the Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) is sharing important information regarding recent statute updates from the 2026 General Legislative Session that may impact you as a provider or licensee. Type of facility or program: All licensed Health Facility providers Overview of Statute Update and Potential Impact Next Steps for OL Questions …