UT SB0161

Clarifies that HIPAA health information privacy rights are not altered or preempted by Utah guardianship provisions for persons alleged to be incapacitated

Requires court-appointed health care providers assessing incapacity to be qualified by training, education, and experience, and to use evidence-based screening tools appropriate for the assessment

Mandates that both court-appointed health care provider reports and court visitor reports must be formally filed with the court

Allows court-appointed health care providers to interview prospective guardians but prohibits basing incapacity assessments solely or predominantly on the prospective guardian's opinion

Takes effect May 6, 2026, and amends Utah Code sections 75-5-301.5 and 75-5-303