Utah UT
BanSB 16 (2023) prohibits new puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery for minors. HB 174 (2026) replaces the moratorium with a permanent prohibition and limits continuation to certain existing patients.
Last verified: 13 Oct 2026
Medical care for minorsBan
SB 16 (2023) prohibits new puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery for minors. HB 174 (2026) replaces the moratorium with a permanent prohibition and limits continuation to certain existing patients.
SB 16 (2023); HB 174 (2026)
Medicaid and CHIPFederal funding ended (minors)
State Medicaid policy covers gender-transition procedures; federal funding for minors ended under the 2026 CMS rule. A federal CMS final rule (13 Aug 2026) prohibits federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for these procedures for patients under 18 (Medicaid) and under 19 (CHIP).
42 C.F.R. 441.800–802, 457.476 (91 Fed. Reg. 52406)
State employee coverageNo explicit policy
State employee health plan documents do not explicitly address gender-transition procedures.
No primary source located; treat as unverified
SportsSex-based
State law requires school athletic teams designated for girls or women to be limited to students of the female sex (K -12).
HB11
FacilitiesSex-based (schools + government buildings)
State law requires multiple-occupancy restrooms and changing facilities in K-12 schools, and government buildings to be designated and used by biological sex.
HB257 (2024), as amended
Pronouns and parent noticeParental consent for names/pronouns
State law or policy requires parental consent before school staff use a name or pronouns that differ from those associated with the student's sex.
SB 100
CurriculumNo state law
No state law specifically addresses instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.
No state law identified (statute review, Oct 2026)
Definition of sexDefined by biology
State law defines "sex", "male" and "female" in biological terms for purposes of state law.
HB 257
Identity documentsBirth-certificate process unclear (court order)
Birth-certificate process unclear (court order); driver's licence sex change needs a provider form. 'X' marker offered.
SB93
Shield lawNone
No shield statute identified.
No shield statute identified
AdultsNo state law
No state law restricts adult access to, or public funding of, gender-transition procedures.
No state law identified (statute review, Oct 2026)
DetransitionUntil age 25 (malpractice)
Malpractice claims over sex-change procedures done on minors can be filed until age 25.
Utah Code § 78B-3-427
PrisonsBy sex at birth (statute), narrow exception
State law requires housing by biological sex. A trans-identified inmate may be placed by gender identity only after an individual security analysis finds low risk.
Utah Code § 64-13-7
Pending billsNo active bills
No active bills (checked 13 Oct 2026). The 2026 regular session has adjourned (or the legislature does not meet in 2026), so 2025-26 bills are no longer moving. LegiScan search linked.
LegiScan search, checked 13 Oct 2026 (adjourned legislature)
LitigationNone identified
No active court case on these laws identified in this review.
Review, Oct 2026
Key datesDate
28 Jan 2027: HB 174 deadline for most minors to stop cross-sex hormones (per the enrolled bill).
See sections above