Bill > HB0233

This bill introduces new restrictions on entities that provide elective abortions regarding their involvement in health education in Utah public schools. The legislation defines key terms such as "affiliate" (entities with common ownership, management, control, or specific legal relationships), "abortion" (as defined in existing state law), and "debranded maturation curriculum" (puberty education programs without corporate branding). Local education agencies (LEAs) would be prohibited from allowing employees, representatives, or affiliates of elective abortion providers to deliver health instruction or provide health-related materials in schools receiving state funding. The state board of education would have the authority to impose monetary penalties on LEAs that violate these restrictions, including the potential to withhold state funding for continued non-compliance. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms through administrative rules and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and organizations time to prepare for the new requirements. The primary aim appears to be limiting the involvement of abortion-related organizations in school health education programs.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0233.html