Rep. Jason Thompson

Maddy summaryHB 361 requires Utah's Department of Health and Human Services to create educational materials on recognizing drug overdoses. These materials must be included in alcohol training seminars for specific participants, such as those in hospitality or healthcare roles. The bill also clarifies that receiving this training does not create or increase legal liability for the individual. This policy change affects state agencies and training providers, aiming to improve public awareness of overdose recognition without adding legal risk.

Maddy summaryHB 389 creates a Utah tax credit for employers who provide child care services to their employees. It offers a 20% nonrefundable credit for qualified construction costs (like building or expanding a child care facility) and a 10% nonrefundable credit for operational costs (like facility expenses or contracted care). To qualify, employers must already claim the federal child care tax credit under Section 45F of the Internal Revenue Code. The credit applies to costs incurred in 2025 or later, cannot exceed the employer’s income tax liability, and has specific location requirements for child care facilities relative to the employer’s office.

Maddy summaryHB 524 bans the sale of non-nicotine inhalation products in Utah unless they have federal approval for sale. It updates definitions to include these products under "electronic cigarette product" regulations, requiring them to be registered in the same system as nicotine products. Retailers selling unapproved non-nicotine inhalation products face criminal penalties. This directly affects businesses selling these products in Utah, bringing them under existing tobacco product oversight.