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Chair Hall opened the formal committee meeting, reminded the public about decorum and that this is a formal House committee meeting, and set a 90‑second public comment limit. She apologized for a hoarse voice and emphasized avoiding audible disruptions so the committee could hear testimony.
The Utah House Health and Human Services Committee heard multiple bills addressing transgender-related medical care, public and private insurance coverage, and directed blood donation. Lawmakers debated HB 174 (permanent ban on most transgender medical treatments for minors), HB 193 (bar public insurance from covering elective transgender procedures), HB 258 (private-insurer parity for detransition care), HB 156 (directed/autologous blood donation), and pharmacy policy updates; several bills passed out of committee with votes recorded.
