Bill > HB0339

This bill establishes new provisions for "street medicine," which is defined as healthcare provided by a licensed professional outside of a traditional healthcare facility to individuals experiencing "unsheltered homelessness," meaning they lack a permanent place to live and may be sleeping in vehicles, abandoned buildings, or encampments. The bill clarifies that individuals providing street medicine must hold the necessary licenses for any medical services they perform, but it specifically allows street medicine providers to dispense and administer long-acting injectable medications as permitted by existing law. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the department to create rules allowing for the sharing of health information with the Utah Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a system designed to track data related to homelessness. Finally, by July 1, 2026, the department is required to develop and publish guidelines for street medicine providers, covering topics such as Medicaid coverage and available community resources.

Health and Social Services

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