SB 314

 Enrolled Copy  S.B. 314
1Sleep Disorders Education Amendments
                                        2026 GENERAL SESSION
                                             STATE OF UTAH
                                      Chief Sponsor: Karen Kwan
                                House Sponsor: Jennifer Dailey-Provost
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3  LONG TITLE
4  General Description:
5      This bill addresses public health education related to sleep disorders.
6  Highlighted Provisions:
7      This bill:
8      ▸ requires the Division of Population Health (division) within the Department of Health and
9  Human Services to develop educational materials and conduct public education outreach
10  activities related to sleep health and sleep disorders;
11      ▸ permits the division to partner with governmental entities and private organizations to
12  disseminate the educational materials and conduct the public education outreach
13  activities; and
14      ▸ defines terms.
15  Money Appropriated in this Bill:
16      None
17  Other Special Clauses:
18      None
19  Utah Code Sections Affected:
20  ENACTS:
21      26B-1-244, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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23  Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24Section 1. Section 26B-1-244 is enacted to read:
2526B-1-244 . Sleep disorder education and outreach.
26  (1) As used in this section, "division" means the Division of Population Health within the
27      department.
28  (2) The division shall develop educational materials and conduct public education outreach
 S.B. 314  Enrolled Copy
29activities related to sleep health and sleep disorders, including:
30(a) narcolepsy type 1 and type 2;
31(b) idiopathic hypersomnia;
32(c) obstructive sleep apnea;
33(d) central sleep apnea; and
34(e) circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.
35   (3) The division shall design the educational materials and public education outreach
36activities to:
37(a) increase public awareness of sleep disorders and sleep disorders' impact on physical,
38mental, and public health;
39(b) promote early recognition, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment and medication
40for sleep disorders;
41(c) reduce stigma associated with sleep disorders, particularly sleep disorders that affect
42neurological and mental health;
43(d) educate health care providers, educators, and the general public on best practices for
44screening, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders; and
45(e) address public safety implications of untreated sleep disorders, including
46occupational hazards and the risks associated with driving.
47   (4) The division may partner with other governmental entities and private organizations
48including insurers, health care provider professional organizations, school districts,
49community health programs, the Department of Workforce Services, and the
50Department of Transportation to disseminate educational materials and conduct public
51education outreach activities.
52Section 2. Effective Date.
53   This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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