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 …

NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection Suit Leads to Largest Consumer Settlement in Utah History

Real estate investment programs and endorsers ordered to pay $16.7 million  SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Division of Consumer Protection (DCP), a division within the Utah Department of Commerce, have reached a court-ordered settlement with Response Marketing Group, LLC and its principals, who have agreed to pay $15 million and are banned from selling …

NEWS RELEASE: Governor Cox Signs Bill for Utility Assistance for Low-Income Utahns

Utahns can apply now SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns most vulnerable to energy price spikes and inflation will now receive more support. Low-income utility customers will benefit from $12 million in assistance. “We support these opportunities anytime we can expand assistance to help Utahans struggling to make ends meet,” said Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Busse. Today, Governor …