Bill > HB0252

This bill makes several significant amendments to Utah state law regarding the medical care, housing, and treatment of individuals in state custody, with a particular focus on gender-related medical procedures. Specifically, the bill prohibits sheriffs, the Department of Corrections, and the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services from initiating cross-sex hormone treatments, puberty inhibition drug treatments, and primary or secondary sex characteristic surgical procedures for inmates and juveniles. However, these entities are still allowed to provide psychotherapy, mental health care, and other appropriate treatments for gender dysphoria and co-occurring mental health disorders. The bill also requires separate housing units for male and female individuals in detention and secure care facilities, and expands the definition of youth receiving state services to include individuals up to 25 years old in certain custody situations. Additionally, the bill tasks the Department of Health and Human Services with evaluating medical monitoring technology for inmates and creating a pilot program to implement such technology, with annual reporting requirements to legislative committees. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and aim to establish clear guidelines for medical care and housing in state custody settings.

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