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House urges broader screening for breast, colon and prostate cancer in HCR 2
Summary
The House passed HCR 2 encouraging employers and insurers to support annual mammography, colorectal, and prostate screening; the sponsor read research‑style findings and several members offered personal accounts during floor remarks.
The Utah House unanimously adopted a concurrent resolution encouraging employers and health insurers to promote and cover regular mammography, colorectal, and prostate cancer screening.
Representative Dhillie read HCR 2 on the floor, citing public‑health statements in the resolution, including that "breast cancer affects more than 175000 women in The United States each year" and that early detection through screening saves lives and reduces treatment costs. The resolution urges employers to become better educated about screening benefits and encourages health carriers to cover or offer annual screening for middle‑aged and older employees.
Several members offered personal testimony in support. Representative Pace urged support and said family experience underscores the resolution's importance. Representative Saunders shared a personal account of his own prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, telling members that his condition was "caught very early" and advising colleagues and constituents to get checkups and screenings.
Members asked clarifying questions about age ranges for prostate testing noted in the resolution; the sponsor indicated the language could be adjusted. The House recorded a vote of 65‑0 in favor and sent the resolution on for further formal processing.
The resolution is nonbinding guidance encouraging employers, insurers and citizens to increase screening and education; it does not create new regulatory mandates.
