Utah lawmakers reject bill banning publicly funded gender-affirming care

By: Will Ruzanski

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Utah legislators have rejected a bill that would ban public, taxpayer funded insurance from paying for gender-affirming care, with some Republican committee members arguing the bill could cost taxpayers more money and restrict an individual’s medical rights.

In a 5-1 vote Thursday, the Senate Business and Labor Committee said no to HB193 — sponsored by Rep. Nicholeen Peck, R-Tooele. The bill would also require public insurance companies to pay for “detransitioning” treatment if …

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