| Members Present: Rep. Katy Hall, Chair Rep. Logan J. Monson, Vice Chair Rep. Nelson T. Abbott Rep. Cheryl K. Acton Rep. Stewart E. Barlow Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Kristen Chevrier Rep. Tyler Clancy | Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Steve Eliason Rep. Jake Fitisemanu Rep. Stephanie Gricius Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Raymond P. Ward Staff Present: Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| Chair Hall called the meeting to order at 02:07 PM. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2026 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Gricius |
| 1.1st Sub. H.B. 174 Sex Characteristic Change Treatment Amendments(Ward, R.) |
| Rep. Rex Shipp presented the bill with the assistance of David Boettger, Pediatrician; Kurt Micelii, Chief Medical Officer, Do No Harm; Alan Smith, Physician, Chair, Physicians Licensing Board; Jeff Bennion, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; and Chloe Cole, Patient Advocate. |
| Sex Characteristic Change Treatment |
| Ann Berbert, Democratic Candidate, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Shaylee Miller, mother, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Colleen Kuhn, PhD, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Auroa Minnow, Worldwide Organization of Women representative, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| David Torrey, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Phyillis Kimpel, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Catherine Dillon, mother, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Dalane England,Vice President, Utah Eagle Forum and United Women's Organization, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mia Barbin, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Gayle Ruzicka, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jenna T, resident, spoke in opposition to the bil. |
| Isabel Quilenton, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Heather Kester, mother, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Ryan Maxwell, Gender Harmony Institute , spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Oliver, library worker, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Arie Olson, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Fane Harris, advocate, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Sophia Hawes-Tingey, President, ACLU of Utah, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Ty Johnson, advocate, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Trey Walton, advocate, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Lara Clark, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Erika spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Shaine Taylor, law student, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Bianca Cline, cinematographer, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Becca Green, business woman, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Joselyn Romero, Clinical Social Worker, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Christopher Scuderi, Reverend, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Mors Smith, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Dalton Bradford, case manager, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Jakey Siolo, Community Health Care Worker, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Blair Hodges, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Stephen Otterstrom, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Jack Haden, therapist, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to amend HB0174S01 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-0. | |||
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| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass HB0174S01 out favorably. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to amend HB0174S01 with an Amendment to change in line 34, the year 2027 to 2030.The substitute motion failed with a vote of 3-11-0. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 11 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward |
| Rep. Ward's motion to pass HB0174S01 out favorablypassed with a vote 11-3-0. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins |
| 2.H.B. 193 Transgender Medical Procedures Amendments(Peck, N.) |
| Rep. Nicholeen Peck presented the bill. |
| Transgender Medical Procedures |
| Claire Robinson, 2029 Mayoral Candidate, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Ron Williams, Pastor, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Zee Kilpack, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| David Boettoger, pediatrician, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Kaz Kanani Howell, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Charles Berckel, Conservative Pastors of Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Marina Low, Legislive Counsel, Equality Utah, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Arial Malan, health administrator, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Isaiah Asiata spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Billy Clouse spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Chet Loftus, Managing Director, Public Employees Health Plan, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to replace HB0193 with HB0193S01.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to pass HB0193S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-4-1. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 4 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins Rep. R. Ward | Rep. T. Clancy |
| 3.H.B. 258 Insurance Coverage Amendments(Peck, N.) |
| Rep. Nicholeen Peck presented the bill with the assistance of Kurt Micelii, Chief Medical Officer, Do No Harm. |
| Maryann Christensen, Executive Director, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| April Gardner, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Shelly Miller, Worldwide Organziation for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Gayle Ruziko, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jennifer Smith, mother, spoke in opposition of the bill |
| Matt Child, Chief Executive Officer, Utah Independent Agents, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to amend HB0258 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
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| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Eliason |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to pass HB0258 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-4-1. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 4 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott |
| 4.H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments(Chevrier, K.) |
| Rep. Kristen Chevrier presented the bill with the assistance of Cooper Remkes. |
| Maryann Christensen, Executive Director, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Gayle Ricka, Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mark Orton, Physician, spoke to the bill. |
| Katie Gregory, mother, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Benjamin Donner, Executive Director, American Red Cross, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Francis Gibson, Chair, Hospital Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Kristina Pexton, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Cole Elliott, Medical Director, Red Cross, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to replace HB0156 with HB0156S01.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to pass HB0156S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-3-1. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins | Rep. N. Abbott |
| 5.H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments(Ward, R.) |
| Rep. Raymond Ward presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to replace HB0264 with HB0264S01.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. B. Bolinder |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass HB0264S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. B. Bolinder |
| MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. B. Bolinder |
| Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 05:33 PM. |