Sen. Scott Sandall

Maddy summarySB 330 restructures Utah's cosmetology licensing system by updating definitions, creating a clear scope of practice for cosmetology professionals, and establishing new supervision requirements for cosmetic medical procedures. It defines key terms like "nonablative procedure" (excluding laser tattoo removal) and "cryolipolysis," while creating three supervision categories (direct, general, indirect) for procedures performed by licensed professionals. The bill affects cosmetology licensees, schools, and their apprentices by changing board structure, licensure qualifications, and apprenticeship standards. It does not appropriate funding but includes technical updates to Utah Code sections governing cosmetology licensing and practice.

Maddy summaryHB 503 modifies Utah's medical malpractice laws to protect healthcare providers' personal assets and clarify damage calculations. It prohibits lawsuits from targeting a provider's personal income or assets unless they acted willfully/maliciously or lacked $1 million in insurance coverage. Courts must base economic damages on actual payments for medical care (not just bills) and cannot consider past medical expenses before liability is established. The bill also removes affidavit-of-merit requirements, makes pre-litigation review panels' recommendations advisory, and updates caps on noneconomic damages. These changes directly affect patients filing malpractice claims and healthcare providers defending such cases.

Maddy summaryHB 322 requires parents or guardians to establish financial trusts for minors featured in social media content who meet specific earning thresholds (e.g., appearing in 30%+ of a creator’s content with $150,000+ annual income from that content). It mandates content creators to track minor-related earnings, deposit a portion into these trusts, and maintain records. The bill grants minors the right to request deletion of their content from social media and to pursue legal action if rights are violated, while establishing clear definitions for terms like "qualifying minor" and "market value compensated minor." These provisions apply specifically to minors in social media content meeting the defined criteria, not all child performers.

Maddy summarySB 28 extends the expiration date for Utah's Livestock Brand Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2035. This procedural bill directly affects the Livestock Brand Board, which oversees livestock identification and branding regulations in Utah. The key provision amends Utah Code Section 63I-1-204 to delay the board's automatic repeal by 10 years. No new policies or funding are introduced - this is solely a technical extension of the board's existing authority. The change ensures the board continues operating without needing reauthorization until 2035.

Maddy summarySB 265 amends Utah's Constitutional Sovereignty Act to clarify how the state can challenge federal laws. It expands the definition of "government officer" to include employees of public school districts and universities, meaning these staff could be subject to state sovereignty measures. The bill replaces "concurrent resolutions" with formal legislation as the required method for the state to prohibit enforcement of federal directives, and updates procedures for notifying tribal governments about such actions. These changes streamline the process for Utah to formally assert state sovereignty against federal policies without adding new funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new rules for electricity service to large commercial or industrial customers with 100+ megawatt demand. It establishes two service pathways: direct contracts with qualified utilities or private power systems ("closed private generation"), while exempting these services from standard rate regulations (though safety and reliability standards still apply). The Public Service Commission must study a "large load flexible tariff" and conduct periodic program reviews. This affects major utility companies, large industrial customers, and new electricity providers serving these high-demand users.

Maddy summarySB 283 modifies Utah state financial management rules. It allows the State Tax Commission to use administrative funds for operational costs, lets the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement disburse from the Nonprofit Capacity Fund, and gives the Utah Board of Higher Education flexibility to reallocate funds between specific budget items. The bill also restricts fee agencies from charging more than legislated amounts without notice, prohibits exceeding approved fees, and repeals several specific funds including the Utah Natural Resources Legacy Fund and the Mathematical Equations Act. No new money is appropriated, and the changes affect state agencies managing state accounts.

Maddy summaryHB 233 prohibits Utah public school districts from allowing entities that perform elective abortions or their affiliates to provide health education instruction, materials, or media in state-funded schools. It defines "affiliate" broadly to include entities sharing ownership, management, or branding, and bans even debranded health curriculum tied to such organizations. The state board can impose fines or withhold state funding for violations, with enforcement rules to be developed under Utah Administrative Rulemaking. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 355 modifies Utah's laws governing sand, gravel, and rock aggregate operations (defined as "critical infrastructure materials") to protect existing operators' rights. It creates a "vested critical infrastructure materials use" for operations established before January 2019, allowing operators to expand to contiguous land they own or control by May 7, 2025. The bill enables operators to extend, enlarge, or modernize their operations on this land without losing protected status, while requiring them to file declarations recording their rights. It repeals a study requirement and makes technical updates to related statutes, affecting current operators but not creating new permitting processes.

Maddy summarySB 190 amends Utah's Workers' Compensation Act to strengthen protections for injured workers. It expands the Labor Commission's authority to require health care providers to disclose information and sets new rules prohibiting "balance billing" (charging workers the difference between what the provider charges and what the workers' comp insurer pays) for covered medical services. The bill also clarifies definitions and reporting requirements for medical records and injury notifications. These changes directly affect workers filing injury claims, their health care providers, and the Labor Commission, which gains enhanced oversight powers over provider fees and disclosures. The bill makes technical adjustments without appropriating new funds.