Office of Professional Licensure Review Sunrise Amendments

SB 33 repeals a requirement that individuals or groups seeking to regulate a new occupation must first submit an application for "sunrise review" to Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review before introducing related legislation. This change directly affects anyone proposing to regulate a new occupation, such as professionals or trades, by removing a pre-legislative review step. The bill eliminates the need for an application describing public safety concerns and the least restrictive regulation, along with a $500 fee, which previously had to be submitted before introducing such bills. The repeal takes effect on May 6, 2026, with no funding changes or additional provisions.