Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 150: Healthcare Providers Scope of Practice Amendments

SB 150 creates a formal process for reviewing whether healthcare practitioners (like nurses or therapists) should be allowed to use new technologies in their practice. It requires Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review to conduct these "scope of practice reviews" when requested by legislators, healthcare employers, or professional groups. The office must convene advisory groups including affected practitioners, assess if the technology improves care access, outcomes, or costs, and then submit a report to the Business and Labor Committee. The bill does not change current practice standards but establishes a structured method for evaluating potential expansions to healthcare occupations' scope.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates process to assess new technologies improving care access, outcomes, and costs for healthcare practitioners, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 339: Street Medicine Amendments

HB 339 requires the University of Utah Health to study whether a street medicine program could operate in Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties by 2027. It directs Utah's Department of Health to develop guidelines for street medicine providers by July 2026, covering Medicaid coverage and community resources. The bill defines "street medicine" as healthcare provided outside clinics to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, such as those sleeping in vehicles, parks, or encampments. These guidelines and the feasibility study aim to create a framework for this type of care, with no new funding allocated.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires study/guidelines for street medicine to expand healthcare access for homeless populations, integrating Medicaid coverage and community resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 270: Healthcare Worker Post-Employment Amendments

HB 270 voids non-compete agreements between employers and licensed healthcare workers in Utah, effective May 6, 2026. It specifically targets agreements that restrict healthcare workers - such as nurses, doctors, therapists, and counselors - from practicing in certain areas or for specific time periods after leaving a job. The bill also makes void certain nonsolicitation agreements between employers and healthcare workers under defined circumstances. This applies to all 35+ licensed healthcare professions listed in the bill, including advanced practice nurses, psychologists, and physical therapists, without creating new financial obligations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareVoids non-compete agreements for healthcare workers, removing barriers to practice and improving access to care for patients.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentVoids non-compete agreements restricting healthcare workers' post-employment mobility, protecting their employment rights and workplace freedom.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SCR 6: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Pediatric Care for Autonomic Disorders

SCR 6 is a non-binding resolution encouraging Utah's medical community to improve awareness, education, and diagnosis of POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) in children and adolescents, and urging insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment gaps. It highlights that 77% of POTS patients are initially misdiagnosed, Utah ranks 49th in primary care access, and POTS affects an estimated 3 million U.S. patients, often leading to disability. The resolution does not create new laws or appropriate funds but calls for systemic changes to address barriers in pediatric autonomic disorder care. It specifically targets pediatric patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies without mandating action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEncourages improved diagnosis and insurer coverage for POTS, addressing misdiagnosis and access gaps in pediatric care per resolution language.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 329: State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments

HB 329 increases state employee paid leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care. It extends postpartum recovery leave from 3 to 9 weeks and adds 9 weeks of paid leave for adopting children under six, plus 3 weeks for fostering children under six. School districts (LEAs) can apply for reimbursement through a new program if they implement similar paid leave policies for their employees, with $3 million appropriated for fiscal year 2027. The bill also updates the Breastfeeding Protection Act to include breast pump use and requires the Department of Human Resource Management to establish rules for administering these leave provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3 million for LEA reimbursement program, directly funding a new state budget line item to support paid leave policies for employees.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $3M for school districts to implement paid leave for staff, directly supporting educators through funding and retention benefits, aligning with education support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases paid maternity/foster care leave and funds reimbursement, improving access to postpartum health services and aligning with breastfeeding protections.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands state employee paid leave benefits (postpartum, adoption, foster care), adds new protections, and funds LEA reimbursement programs, directly advancing worker benefits and protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 127: Pediatric Care Amendments

SB 127 requires all Utah hospital emergency departments to implement specific pediatric care standards. It mandates policies for pediatric triage, dosing, equipment use, and annual staff training with clinical simulations. Each ER must appoint a pediatric care coordinator (a licensed physician, PA, or nurse) and conduct annual readiness assessments using the National Pediatric Readiness Project framework, reporting results to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The bureau will collect data and establish minimum safety rules for pediatric care in ERs, with $278,000 reallocated from existing state funds for implementation. The bill directly affects all general acute hospital emergency departments across Utah.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pediatric care standards in ERs including triage, training, and readiness assessments, directly strengthening healthcare service quality and patient safety for children.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 314: Sleep Disorders Education Amendments

SB 314 requires Utah's Division of Population Health to create public education materials and outreach programs about sleep disorders, directly affecting Utah residents, healthcare providers, and schools. The bill mandates coverage of specific conditions like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and circadian disorders, with goals to increase awareness, promote early diagnosis, reduce stigma, and address safety risks like drowsy driving. The division may partner with health organizations, insurers, school districts, and transportation agencies to distribute materials. No new funding is allocated, and the law takes effect in May 2026. This focuses on public health education, not treatment or regulation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage for sleep disorders and creates public education programs to improve diagnosis, awareness, and reduce safety risks like drowsy driving.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill targets drowsy driving safety risks through public education on sleep disorders, directly enhancing transportation safety as per indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 305: Hospital Quality Incentive Amendments

SB 305 modifies how Utah calculates Medicaid hospital provider assessments and integrates quality incentive arrangements into Medicaid accountable care organization payment rates. It directly affects Utah hospitals serving Medicaid patients by requiring them to meet specific quality standards to qualify for additional payments. Key provisions include using funds from the Hospital Provider Assessment Expendable Revenue Fund to support quality strategies (capping annual spending at $211,300) and monitoring how accountable care organizations distribute funds to hospitals (capping annual spending at $200,000). The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, and updates existing Medicaid payment structures without appropriating new state funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to meet quality standards for additional Medicaid payments, using dedicated funds to incentivize quality care improvements and patient outcomes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 319: Health Insurance Preauthorization Amendments

SB 319 requires Utah health insurance companies to increase transparency around preauthorization processes. It mandates insurers to post detailed preauthorization requirements and statistics on their websites, disclose if they use artificial intelligence in reviews, and make decisions within seven days. The bill also sets minimum validity periods for authorizations covering chronic or long-term care conditions and requires independent medical judgment for denials. These changes directly affect insurers, healthcare providers submitting requests, and patients seeking covered services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer transparency, faster decisions, and independent reviews for denials, improving patient access and rights in health insurance preauthorization processes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 244: Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Schools

SB 244 requires all Utah public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) by the 2026-2027 school year, directly affecting every school within a local education agency (LEA). The bill mandates that CERPs include evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care protocols, proper placement and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and training for staff in CPR and AED use. It establishes a $200,000 grant program prioritizing high-needs schools (those with Title I status or over 50% free/reduced lunch students) to cover AED purchases, maintenance, and staff training. The State Board of Education will oversee implementation and set rules for compliance, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac safety protocols and $200k grants for high-needs schools, enhancing student health and safety within education95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based cardiac emergency protocols, AEDs, and staff training in schools, directly enhancing student health services and public health safety through funding and requirements.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare