With just four days left in Utah’s legislative session, lawmakers are racing to pass a full slate of bills, including one measure set to move forward this week that could make an impact on those experiencing homelessness.
House Bill 596 would not only change how the winter warming shelters operate but also restructure funding to support homelessness services.
Unsheltered Utah, in partnership with churches in Salt Lake City, hosts warming shelters called Code Blue Movie Nights where individuals can come for a meal and a warm place to sleep. Code Blue is currently activated when temperatures drop to 18 degrees or lower, including wind chill for two hours or more during 24 hours…