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UT HB0171
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Whyte
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AI Summary
- Updates terminology in Utah Code from "physician's assistants" to "physician assistants" to conform with current professional standards
- Modifies insurance requirements so physician assistants who have trained in a primary care physician's office and completed collaboration requirements under Section 58-70a-307 may be selected as primary care providers
- Removes previous requirement that physician assistants must currently "work with a physician" providing primary care or specialty care (OB, GYN, pediatrics) to qualify as a selectable primary care provider
- Amends Utah Code sections 26B-4-301 (definitions related to primary health care) and 31A-22-624 (insurance coverage for primary care providers)
- Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Physician Assistant Amendments
Business
Last Action
House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/12/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Business, Labor, and Commerce1/29/2026
Rules1/20/2026
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