Requirements for certain treatments for inmates.
Utah Code § 26B-4-1003
in effect26B-4-1003. Requirements for certain treatments for inmates.
(1) The department may not initiate any of the following procedures or treatments for an inmate:
(a) a cross-sex hormone treatment;
(b) a primary sex characteristic surgical procedure; or
(c) a secondary sex characteristic surgical procedure.
(2) Subject to Subsection (1) and Section 63-14-45, to treat an inmate's gender dysphoria and any co-occurring mental health disorder, the department may provide psychotherapy, mental health care, or any other necessary and appropriate treatment.
Enacted by Chapter 88, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter4/26B-4-S1003.html?v=C26B-4-S1003_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026
