All Roll Calls
Yes: 187 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 5312026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Scarification Amendments
Sponsored By: Ashlee Matthews (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
CountiesBusinessHealth and Human ServicesLabor and EmploymentAdministrative RulemakingAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Department of Health and Human ServicesPublic HealthNew Rulemaking AuthorityOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 3 mixed.
Some health support programs end in 2025
The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Grant Program ends January 2, 2025. The statute for respite care services is repealed July 1, 2025. Education and outreach for the Invisible Condition Alert Program also end July 1, 2025. Families, caregivers, and people who relied on these supports lose that statutory help.
Health worker financial aid ends 2027
On July 1, 2027, the Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program ends. Health workers who received or expected grants or loan repayment lose that statutory support.
Scarifying minors for pay is illegal
Beginning May 6, 2026, it is a class B misdemeanor to perform or offer scarification on a minor for pay or as part of a business. Courts must fine at least $1,000 for each violation. You have a defense if you did not know the person was a minor and you reviewed, photocopied, and kept a valid government photo ID showing the person is 18 or older before the procedure. The law also defines scarification as cutting a mark into skin to leave a permanent mark.
Safer scarification rules at body art shops
Beginning May 6, 2026, body art shops that do or teach scarification must use a dedicated, enclosed room only for that work. They must check and record a client’s age before any scarification. They must give written aftercare that lists infection warnings and how to report an injury to the department.
Cannabis research board ends July 2025
On July 1, 2025, the state ends the Cannabis Research Review Board. It also removes a related reporting duty and two statutory cross-references to that board. Oversight and procedures tied to the board no longer exist in law after that date.
Two health reporting rules end later
On July 1, 2027, the law ends required data collection and reporting on abuse, neglect, or exploitation incidents. On July 1, 2030, it ends a report on insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization and genetic testing. These changes reduce reporting but may lessen transparency.
Rural loan repayment panel and pay end
On July 1, 2026, the state repeals the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program advisory committee. It also stops per diem and other listed expense payments and removes the committee’s recommendation role. Program decisions may shift, but this does not change loan repayment award terms by itself.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ashlee Matthews
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Karen Kwan
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 64 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/7/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/7/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
3/2/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #3
3/1/2026
Substitute #2
2/27/2026
Substitute #1
2/20/2026
Amended 2/19/2026 09:02:612
2/19/2026
Introduced
2/10/2026
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