All Roll Calls
Yes: 101 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 4022026 General SessionHouseWALLET
EMS Controlled Substance Licensing Amendments
Sponsored By: Ryan D. Wilcox (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Controlled SubstancesHealth and Human ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeDepartment of Public SafetyEmergency Medical Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
New EMS license to carry controlled drugs
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state issues a controlled‑substance license to registered EMS agencies. A licensed agency and its EMS staff may carry, distribute, and give controlled drugs. They must follow the license and state and federal law. Care must follow a standing or verbal order from the medical director or another authorizing professional.
Rules, fees, and records for EMS drugs
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division sets rules for EMS controlled drugs and consults with the EMS bureau. Each registered EMS agency must get a license for every DEA‑listed location and have at least one registered location. A separate DEA certificate is not required for every station. The division charges reasonable fees to issue and renew licenses. Agencies must keep required records and inventories at a registered location and may not falsify records or refuse inspections. Licenses renew every two years. The division may adjust one renewal by up to one year to stagger dates.
Stronger penalties and suspensions for EMS
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division may fine a licensee up to $5,000 per violation. It can also deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license for listed violations. The division may suspend a license immediately for an imminent danger. It may seal premises and seize drugs. After a final revocation, drugs may be forfeited. If an agency loses or surrenders its DEA registration, the division immediately suspends the EMS drug license. Reinstatement generally requires the DEA registration to be restored, unless other actions block it. Collected penalties go to a state account the division uses for the controlled‑substance database. Unpaid penalties can be collected through the state debt office, a collection agency, or a court case. Courts must award the division its attorney fees and costs when it wins.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 23 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 1
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/7/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/7/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/24/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/19/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/19/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/7/2026
Substitute #1
2/3/2026
Introduced
1/27/2026
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