Utah HB0232 prohibits certain abortion providers from qualifying as eligible Medicaid providers.

Utah HB0232 amends Medicaid eligibility standards to prohibit providers or affiliates performing elective abortions from being eligible Medicaid providers. The bill defines "elective abortion" and specifies exceptions, such as cases where the abortion is necessary to avert the death of a woman or to avert a serious physical risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0232 prohibits certain abortion providers from qualifying as eligible Medicaid providers.

Utah HB0232 amends Medicaid eligibility standards to prohibit providers or affiliates performing elective abortions from being eligible Medicaid providers. The bill defines "elective abortion" and specifies exceptions, such as cases where the abortion is necessary to avert the death of a woman or to avert a serious physical risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.