S.B. 150
Signed into LawHealthcare Providers Scope of Practice Amendments
SB0150S01 (Substitute)
Healthcare Providers Scope of Practice Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 23
House Committee
Feb 26
House Floor Vote
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 24
What This Bill Does
This bill amends provisions relating to the Office of Professional Licensure Review.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires that the Office of Professional Licensure Review (office) conduct a scope of practice review (review);
- provides how a requestor may request a review;
- requires that the office make a determination as to whether the office will conduct a review;
- requires that, when conducting a review, the office convene a group to consult on the review;
- provides which individuals the office shall include in a group to consult on the review;
- requires that the office determine whether to provide a recommendation that a regulated healthcare occupation incorporate an innovation into the regulated healthcare occupation's practice;
- requires that the office create a report that details the office's recommendation following a review;
- requires that the office provide the report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee;
- requires that the office create a final report after incorporating any changes from the Business and Labor Interim Committee;
- provides the criteria the office shall consider when conducting a review; and
- makes technical changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
This bill creates a new formal process through which Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review can evaluate whether licensed healthcare professions — such as nurses, physical therapists, or other regulated practitioners — should be allowed to incorporate new technologies, including artificial intelligence and medical devices, into their practice. Legislators, healthcare employers, professional associations, and higher education institutions can submit a request triggering the review, after which the office convenes an advisory group drawn from the affected healthcare professions to weigh factors like patient safety, evidence of benefit, cost, and whether other states have adopted the technology. If the office recommends moving forward, it produces a report for the Business and Labor Interim Committee, which can then propose legislation or rule changes to formally expand what those practitioners are legally permitted to do.
S.B. 150
Signed into LawHealthcare Providers Scope of Practice Amendments
Current version: SB0150S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 23
House Committee
Feb 26
House Floor Vote
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 24
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 3
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 20
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 23
House RulesFeb 23
House CommitteeFeb 26
House Floor VoteMar 5
Governor SignedMar 24
What This Bill Does
This bill amends provisions relating to the Office of Professional Licensure Review.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires that the Office of Professional Licensure Review (office) conduct a scope of practice review (review);
- provides how a requestor may request a review;
- requires that the office make a determination as to whether the office will conduct a review;
- requires that, when conducting a review, the office convene a group to consult on the review;
- provides which individuals the office shall include in a group to consult on the review;
- requires that the office determine whether to provide a recommendation that a regulated healthcare occupation incorporate an innovation into the regulated healthcare occupation's practice;
- requires that the office create a report that details the office's recommendation following a review;
- requires that the office provide the report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee;
- requires that the office create a final report after incorporating any changes from the Business and Labor Interim Committee;
- provides the criteria the office shall consider when conducting a review; and
- makes technical changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
This bill creates a new formal process through which Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review can evaluate whether licensed healthcare professions — such as nurses, physical therapists, or other regulated practitioners — should be allowed to incorporate new technologies, including artificial intelligence and medical devices, into their practice. Legislators, healthcare employers, professional associations, and higher education institutions can submit a request triggering the review, after which the office convenes an advisory group drawn from the affected healthcare professions to weigh factors like patient safety, evidence of benefit, cost, and whether other states have adopted the technology. If the office recommends moving forward, it produces a report for the Business and Labor Interim Committee, which can then propose legislation or rule changes to formally expand what those practitioners are legally permitted to do.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Subjects
Action History48
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, 9:44 PM