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SB 228

Health Care Services Platforms

2025 General Session Introduced by Lincoln Fillmore and 1 co-sponsor

Utah establishes licensure and consumer protection standards for digital health care platforms, requiring regulatory compliance for online providers connecting patients with medical services.

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Bill Summary · SB 228

Legislative bill overview

SB 228 establishes regulatory requirements for health care services platforms (digital intermediaries connecting patients with providers) in Utah. The bill defines standards for licensure, consumer protections, data privacy, and operational accountability for these online health care platforms.

Why is this important

As telehealth and digital health marketplaces expand rapidly, this legislation creates the first formal regulatory framework in Utah to govern how these platforms operate, protecting consumer information and ensuring service quality standards. This addresses a gap where platforms previously operated with minimal oversight despite handling sensitive health data and facilitating medical services.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden: Strict licensure requirements may increase operational costs for platforms, potentially limiting competition and innovation in the digital health space
  • Definition scope: The bill's definition of "health care services platforms" could be ambiguous, creating uncertainty about which digital services require compliance and generating disputes over regulatory jurisdiction
  • Data privacy vs. functionality: Stringent data protection requirements may conflict with platforms' business models that rely on data analytics and third-party integrations for service optimization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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