Rep. Cory Maloy

Maddy summarySB 24 repeals multiple healthcare-related laws and licensing acts in Utah by setting specific effective dates for their termination. Key provisions include repealing the Health Care Providers Immunity from Liability Act (effective July 1, 2036), massage therapy licensing laws (2029-2034), behavioral health treatment regulations (2027), and opioid supply restrictions (2032), among others. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, clinics, and licensed professionals operating under the repealed statutes. The bill takes effect May 6, 2026, with all repealed provisions ceasing to apply on their respective dates. No new funding is appropriated, and the changes eliminate existing legal protections or requirements for covered healthcare services.

Maddy summaryHB 99 exempts corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses from Utah's sales and use tax by reclassifying them as "prosthetic devices" under existing tax law. This change directly affects consumers purchasing these items, removing a tax burden that previously applied. The bill amends Utah Code Section 59-12-102 to include eyewear in the definition of prosthetic devices, which already qualify for tax exemption. The policy change takes effect immediately upon enactment, with no additional state funding required.

Maddy summarySB 330 restructures Utah's cosmetology licensing system by updating definitions, creating a clear scope of practice for cosmetology professionals, and establishing new supervision requirements for cosmetic medical procedures. It defines key terms like "nonablative procedure" (excluding laser tattoo removal) and "cryolipolysis," while creating three supervision categories (direct, general, indirect) for procedures performed by licensed professionals. The bill affects cosmetology licensees, schools, and their apprentices by changing board structure, licensure qualifications, and apprenticeship standards. It does not appropriate funding but includes technical updates to Utah Code sections governing cosmetology licensing and practice.

Maddy summaryHB 301 sets fixed rates for ambulance services in Utah, directly affecting ambulance providers, insurers, and workers' compensation insurers. It establishes specific base rates (e.g., $1,234.92 for EMT transport) and medication maximum costs that providers cannot exceed, and prohibits balance billing - charging patients for the difference between billed rates and insurance coverage. Insurers and workers' compensation must accept these set rates for claims, and payments must go directly to providers. The bill repeals these provisions on July 1, 2027, and requires an audit of ambulance billing practices if prioritized.

Maddy summaryHB 279, the Earned Wage Access Services Act, regulates companies that allow workers to access earned but unpaid wages (like salary or hourly pay) before their regular payday. It requires these companies to register with Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection, clearly disclose fees to workers, and follow complaint procedures. The law exempts these services from standard financial regulations (like those for banks) but mandates consumer protections. It directly affects workers using these services and the companies providing them, ensuring transparency and oversight without new state funding.

Maddy summaryHB 366 requires mobile phone carriers to provide law enforcement with a user's location data as quickly as possible in three specific situations: during emergency calls for help, when there's imminent risk of death or serious injury, or for missing persons cases where police have prioritized a warrant due to danger. The bill defines "location data" broadly to include call logs, GPS, apps, and messages, and mandates carriers to establish clear procedures for identifying request types. It applies directly to phone companies and law enforcement agencies in Utah, ensuring faster access to location information during critical incidents while protecting carriers from liability when acting in good faith. The law amends Utah Code Section 53-10-104.5 and takes effect May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 261 amends Utah's towing and impoundment laws to clarify rules for vehicle owners, towing companies, and property managers. It allows tow yards to release vehicles to non-owners (like renters or authorized individuals) after fees are paid, requires private parking lot owners to publicly share towing agreements, and permits parking signs that mostly match legal standards. The bill also mandates towing companies to let people remove personal items after paying fees, submit dispatch data to the state DOT, and prohibits local governments from setting towing rates different from state rules. These changes aim to improve transparency and reduce disputes without adding new costs.

Maddy summarySB 201 amends Utah's real estate laws to update rules for homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations regarding rental properties. The bill allows HOAs to set a minimum lease term of six months or less for rentals, prohibits charging the same owner a rental fee more than once annually, and requires HOAs to hold meetings and gain approval before imposing such fees. It also establishes a process for owners to contest unfair fees and modifies landscaping rules to permit converting small grass park strips (under 8 feet wide) to water-efficient options during droughts. Additionally, the bill mandates that condo owners notify developers of design defects before suing, ensuring developers have a chance to repair issues first.

Maddy summarySB 44 standardizes criminal background check requirements for professionals seeking or renewing licenses in Utah, directly affecting applicants in fields like healthcare, therapy, and security. The bill clarifies when the Division of Professional Licensing can revoke a license based on background check results and updates the Physicians Education Fund to include enforcement purposes. It requires administrative penalties for unprofessional conduct to be deposited into this fund and renames the fund to reflect its expanded role. These changes apply to multiple licensed professions covered under Utah’s licensing statutes, with no new funding required.

Maddy summarySB 42 amends Utah's consumer protection laws to strengthen enforcement and clarify rules for businesses and the Division of Consumer Protection. It clarifies what constitutes deceptive or unconscionable sales practices, specifies court factors for fines, and allows the Division to seek disgorgement of ill-gotten money in certain cases. The bill also explicitly permits government agencies to sue over defective construction and streamlines the Division's rulemaking and investigatory authority. These changes directly affect businesses operating in Utah and consumers seeking redress for unfair practices under current law.