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Utah House approves bill limiting some medical and housing decisions for people in state custody
Summary
The House passed first substitute HB 252 on a 60-14 vote after debate over housing placement, access to gender‑affirming medical procedures, and legal risk for correctional medical decisions.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives on Monday approved first substitute HB 252, titled “state custody amendments,” directing how people in state and local custody should be housed and restricting certain medical interventions while in custody.
Supporters said the bill aims to protect safety and limit long-term medical procedures made while people are detained. Opponents warned the measure could create legal exposure for the state and raise safety concerns for transgender juveniles in secure settings.
Representative Karianne Lisonbee, sponsor of HB 252, told the House the bill “does 3 things.” She described that it would make it unlawful for staff in juvenile detention facilities to have sexual relations…
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