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Utah Republicans Pass Strict Bills on Youth Gender Care
2/7/2026
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- Utah Republicans have passed three bills restricting gender-affirming care for youth as the measures move to the Utah Senate.
- House Bill 174 bans hormone therapy for those under 18 and requires current patients to stop prescriptions by January 28, 2027.
- House Bill 193 prevents state insurance from covering gender-affirming care.
- House Bill 258 mandates coverage for de-transition treatment.
