§ 26B-1-201 — Department of Health and Human Services -- Creation -- Duties.

(1) There is created within state government the Department of Health and Human Services, which has all of the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities outlined in this title and previously vested in the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.
(2) Subject to the limitation and grants of authority in state law, the department shall serve as the health, health planning, medical assistance, and social services authority of the state, and for administration of federally assisted state programs or plans is designated as the sole state agency for:
(2)(a) social service block grants;
(2)(b) alcohol, drug, and mental health programs, including block grants;
(2)(c) child welfare;
(2)(d) state programs supported under the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3001, et seq.;
(2)(e) public health;
(2)(f) health planning;
(2)(g) maternal and child health;
(2)(h) services for individuals with a disability; and
(2)(i) medical assistance.
(3) A state plan or program administered by the department:
(3)(a) shall be developed in the appropriate divisions or offices of the department in accordance with applicable requirements of state and federal law; and
(3)(b) may be amended by the executive director to achieve coordination, efficiency, or economy.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 470, 2025 General Session