Sunrise Review: Lactation Consultants

This report addresses whether lactation consultants should be licensed in Utah based on IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification, at the request of Representative Lesser (10th House District). Click here to access the report.

Sunrise Review: Life Coaching

This report addresses whether life coaching should be a licensed profession in Utah, at the request of Senator McKell (District 25) and Senator Hinkins (District 26). Click here to access the report.

2023 Periodic Review: Behavioral Health

In accordance with OPLR’s statutory duty to conduct periodic reviews of each regulated occupation in the state of Utah (UCA 13-1b), this report details OPLR’s findings and recommendations regarding the regulation of core behavioral health professionals. OPLR’s selection of behavioral health occupations was approved by the Business and Labor Interim Committee and the Legislative Management Committee in 2022. The research …

Legislative Inquiry Report: Optometrist Laser Surgery Privileges

This report details OPLR’s findings and recommendations in response to Representative James Dunnigan’s (District 36) inquiry regarding a proposal to expand optometrists’ scope of practice to include three types of laser eye surgeries. Click here to access the report. The version of this report originally published on 1/8/2024 was replaced on 1/29/2024 with an updated version that now includes a …