Utah Code § 80-5-209

Health care for minors in custody
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(1) The division may not initiate any of the following procedures or treatments for a minor:
(a) puberty inhibition drug treatment;
(b) a cross-sex hormone treatment;
(c) a primary sex characteristic surgical procedure; or
(d) a secondary sex characteristic surgical procedure.
(2) Subject to Subsection (1) and Sections 80-5-501 and 80-5-503 regarding housing a minor, to
treat a minor's gender dysphoria and any co-occurring mental health disorder, the division may
provide psychotherapy, mental health care, or any other necessary and appropriate treatment.

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