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Senate passes broad package on Feb. 12: telehealth, licensing, tax and other bills advance
Summary
On Feb. 12 the Utah Senate approved a slate of bills on third reading and concurrence including first substitute SB 41 (mental‑health telehealth, 29–0), first substitute SB 87 (professional licensing, 20–9), SJR 5 (29–0), and multiple House bills (HB 39, HB 33, HB 166, HB 57, HB 128 and others) that were returned to the House or transmitted for signatures.
The Utah State Senate on Feb. 12 considered and approved a broad floor calendar, passing a mix of Senate and House bills by voice and recorded roll call votes.
Key floor actions and outcomes
- First substitute Senate Bill 41 (Mental Health Access Amendments): The Senate concurred with House amendments to accelerate implementation (effective upon the governor's signature) to expand telehealth access for mental health; the motion to pass the bill carried on roll call with 29 yeas, 0 nays. Sponsor: Senator Escamilla (motion to concur recorded on the floor).
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