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Senate Health and Human Services Committee - February 12, 2026

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Recording 1 Chair Grover called the meeting to order at 8:46:17 AM. 1st Sub. H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments(Chevrier, K.) Rep. Kristen Chevrier presented the bill. Kristin Richey, Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. Cole Elliott, Medical Director, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke to the bill. Karen Danielson, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. Jenalyn Bishop, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. Heidi Ruster, Regional CEO, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. Brent Bishop, resident, spoke to the bill. Dalane England, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0156S01 out favorably. Bill Announced as HB0151S01 after summation; however, Bill voted as HB0156S01 per original motion by Sen. Stratton. 2nd Sub. H.B. 71 Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments(Eliason, S.) Rep. Steve Eliason presented the bill with the assistance of Cara Cheevers, Vice President of Coverage Policy, Inseparable. Chair Grover moved to replace HB0071S02 with HB0071S03. E. McKnight, League of Women Voters, spoke in favor of the bill. Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Mike Sonntag, Lobbyist, Utah Health Insurance Association spoke in opposition of the bill. Jessica Black, Legislative Chair, Utah Mental Health Counselor Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Ross Van Vranken, Vice Chair, Policy Review Committee under the Behavioral Health Commission, spoke in favor of the bill. Sarah Stroup, Legislative Chair, Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, spoke in favor of the bill. Chair Grover moved to pass HB0071S03 out favorably. H.B. 108 Minors in State Custody Amendments(Fiefia, D.) Rep. Fiefia presented the bill. Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0108 out favorably. 1st Sub. H.B. 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments(Ballard, M.G.) Rep. Melissa Ballard presented the bill. Dalane England, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0139S01 out favorably. H.B. 164 Patient Disclosure Amendments(Gricius, S.) Rep. Stephanie Gricius presented the bill. Chair Grover moved to replace HB0164 with HB0164S01. Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0164S01 out favorably. Chair Grover moved to place HB0164S01 on the Consent Calendar. 1st Sub. H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments(Ward, R.) Rep. Raymond Ward presented the bill. Maryann Martindale, CEO, Utah Academy of Family Physicians, spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0264S01 out favorably. H.B. 356 Drug Distribution Amendments(Monson, L.) Rep. Logan Monson presented the bill. Katelin Lucariello, Deputy Vice President, State Advocacy for PhRMA spoke in opposition of the bill. David C. Gessel, Executive Vice President, Utah Hospital Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0356 out favorably. S.B. 175 Health Insurance Coverage Amendments(Kwan, K.) Sen. Karen Kwan presented the bill. Sen. Escamilla moved to replace SB0175 with SB0175S02. Sarah Stroup, Legislative Chair, Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, spoke in favor of the bill. Tresa Long, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Kristen Jacobson, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Brian Allen, Lobbyist, American Health Insurance Plans, spoke in opposition of the bill. Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in opposition of the bill. Jessica Black, Legislative Chair, Utah Mental Health Counselor Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Sen. Escamilla moved to pass SB0175S02 out favorably. Sen. Stratton moved to approve the minutes for February 3, 2026. Sen. Plumb moved to adjourn. Chair Grove adjourned the meeting at 10:00:13 AM.

• S.B. 175 Health Insurance Revisions
• 2nd Sub. H.B. 71 Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments
• H.B. 108 Minors in State Custody Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments
• H.B. 164 Health Care Patient Reporting to the Division of Professional Licensing
• 1st Sub. H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments
• H.B. 356 Drug Distribution Amendments

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• HB71Handout HB71Handout
• S.B. 175 Health Insurance Revisions S.B. 175 Health Insurance Revisions
• 2nd Sub. H.B. 71 Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments 2nd Sub. H.B. 71 Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments
• H.B. 108 Minors in State Custody Amendments H.B. 108 Minors in State Custody Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments 1st Sub. H.B. 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments 1st Sub. H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments
• H.B. 164 Health Care Patient Reporting to the Division of Professional Licensing H.B. 164 Health Care Patient Reporting to the Division of Professional Licensing
• 1st Sub. H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments 1st Sub. H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments
• H.B. 356 Drug Distribution Amendments H.B. 356 Drug Distribution Amendments

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