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UT HB0255

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nelson Abbott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Health care sharing ministries must include a prominent written notice on all applications, guideline materials, and advertising materials stating: "This is not insurance. No one is obligated to pay your medical bills."

  • The notice requirement adds to existing disclosure obligations that already require ministries to inform participants they are not insurance companies and participation is voluntary.

  • Health care sharing ministries remain exempt from Utah insurance regulations if they comply with disclosure requirements, including providing annual written statements of nationwide contribution data.

  • Amends Utah Code Section 31A-1-103 regarding scope and applicability of insurance title provisions.

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026.

Legislative Description

Health Care Sharing Ministry Amendments

Business

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor2/20/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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