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Committee backs legislation protecting physicians who do or refuse to participate in state executions
Utah House Business, Labor and Commerce Committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary
SB 80 clarifies that physicians cannot face professional license jeopardy solely for refusing to participate in state‑sponsored executions — and likewise are not subject to discipline for participating; the committee recommended the bill unanimously.
The House Business, Labor and Commerce Committee recommended Senate Bill 80 favorably after a presentation from Senator Plumb clarifying that the bill addresses physician liability in the narrow context of state‑sponsored executions.
Senator Plumb said…
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