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Utah law defines certain actions as "unprofessional conduct" that can put a physician's medical license at risk. An earlier version of this bill only protected physicians who refuse to take part in an execution, but the current version protects doctors on both sides of the issue: it states that a physician cannot face disciplinary action, under the state's professional conduct rules, either for refusing to participate in carrying out a court-ordered death sentence or for choosing to participate in one, as long as participation follows state law and Department of Corrections procedures. This change applies to two separate licensing categories covered under Utah's medical practice laws. If passed, the bill would take effect May 6, 2026.