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Physician Practice Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Feb 18
House Committee
Feb 24
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 17
This bill specifies that a physician does not engage in unprofessional conduct by refusing to participate in the execution of a death sentence.
This bill:
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Utah law defines certain actions as "unprofessional conduct" that can put a physician's medical license at risk. This bill adds a protection to that law, explicitly stating that a doctor who refuses to take part in carrying out a death sentence cannot be disciplined or penalized under the state's professional conduct rules. Physicians who object to participating in executions can decline without risking their medical license.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Feb 18
House Committee
Feb 24
House Floor Vote
Feb 26
Governor Signed
Mar 17
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 13
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 17
House RulesFeb 18
House CommitteeFeb 24
House Floor VoteFeb 26
Governor SignedMar 17
This bill specifies that a physician does not engage in unprofessional conduct by refusing to participate in the execution of a death sentence.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah law defines certain actions as "unprofessional conduct" that can put a physician's medical license at risk. This bill adds a protection to that law, explicitly stating that a doctor who refuses to take part in carrying out a death sentence cannot be disciplined or penalized under the state's professional conduct rules. Physicians who object to participating in executions can decline without risking their medical license.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:43 PM
