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House passes package of bills ranging from fertility coverage to school technology; key votes and outcomes
Summary
On Feb. 17, 2021 the Utah House approved a broad set of bills including measures on fertility preservation (HB 192), ticket resellers (HB 242), school technology and filters (HB 38; HB 72), lead testing (HB 259) and protective-order reforms (HB 255). Several passed unanimously or with large margins; HB 302 was the day’s most contested vote.
SALT LAKE CITY — During its Feb. 17 session the Utah House advanced a slate of bills addressing health care, consumer protection, education technology and legislative procedures. Several measures passed with wide margins; the House transmitted these bills to the Senate for further consideration.
Highlights and outcomes
• Second substitute House Bill 192 (fertility treatment amendments): Sponsor Representative Ward said the bill directs the state Medicaid program to apply for a waiver to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients and includes a provision prohibiting providers from using reproductive material without written consent. The House passed the bill 53 yes, 16 no; it will be transmitted…
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