The Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

02/10/2026

Here’s what we’re tracking at the legislature this week! If there are any bills you are passionate about in here, we recommend reaching out to the committee they are being heard in and/or to your local representatives in the house.

02/06/2026

‼️Legislative Alert‼️

We’re tracking SB174. The bill sponsor has said another substitute is pending and he thinks we’ll be happy with it but we encourage everyone to be familiar with this bill and stay tuned for possible action.

02/06/2026

💙Your engagement on social media truly matters! 💛

Every like, follow, save, comment, and share helps amplify the voice of Marriage & Family Therapists across Utah and strengthens our professional community. 🤝

📣 When you interact with our posts, you help important legislative updates, licensure information, and professional resources reach the people who need them most.

Together, we can elevate systemic, relationship‑centered care.

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Thank you for being part of this growing, connected community.💙💛

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It all makes a difference.

02/05/2026

During times of community strain, we may each carry the weight in ways that aren’t always visible. 💛

Whether it shows up as stress, worry, conflict, or disconnection, you’re not alone.

Support is within reach.

Marriage & Family Therapists work at the intersection of individuals, relationships, and communities, helping rebuild steadiness when life feels uncertain. 🤝✨

Because healing always begins with connection.

UAMFT is committed to relationship-centered care, dignity, stability, and the well‑being of all families.
When our world feels fractured, we can still move toward hope TOGETHER. 💙🏡

Swipe through this carousel to learn what makes communities feel safe and how you can help AND how clinicians can support Minnesota families through temporary teletherapy options.

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02/04/2026

🎉UPDATE ON HB71🎉

THANK YOU FOR USING YOUR VOICE! Stay tuned for a future updates.

02/04/2026

🚨URGENT CALL TO ACTION TODAY!!!!! 🚨 HB71 will likely be heard on the House floor this morning at 11 AM. We need everyone to at least email their representative in the house and, ideally, as many representatives as possible. In a not yet published substitute the bill changes the consequence for not responding to an insurance company from a citation against your license to an “educational letter“. The problem is that any letter from DOPL may be considered adverse action from our regulatory body to our malpractice insurance, license portability, interstate compact, etc. We are asking for an amendment to change the “educational letter“ from DOPL to the insurance commission. This would still allow for possible consequences, but from the business regulation side rather than impacting our ability to practice and impeding our livelihoods. Spread the word as much as possible because if we do not get loud today, there’s a good chance this will pass the house.

02/02/2026

We have upcoming clinical supervision trainings in both Salt Lake and St. George! Don’t miss your chance to get the training necessary to benefit pre-licensed professionals with your experience and knowledge!

Register at UAMFT.org/events

01/31/2026

Ok fam, it’s time to buckle up. This bill hasn’t been assigned to a committee
so no action is needed…yet. UAMFT is tracking it closely and will keep our members updated.

01/30/2026

📣This is one of those small‑actions‑big‑impact moments.

The Department of Education just opened public comments on a proposed student‑loan rule that changes borrowing caps and narrows which programs count as “professional student” for higher limits.

⚠️ The funding implications for behavioral‑health trainees are real.

Utah needs a strong pipeline of well‑trained MFTs serving families, couples, and communities across both rural and urban areas.

Thoughtful policy supports that pipeline.
Rushed policy can unintentionally shrink it.

How to help (in less than 5 minutes):

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01912/reimagining-and-improving-student-education

1️⃣ Go to Regulations.gov → search ED‑2025‑OPE‑0944 (“Reimagining and Improving Student Education” (RISE)).

2️⃣ Click Comment and share a short, evidence‑based note about:
• Utah access needs
• Training + supervision costs
• Workforce shortages
• Why behavioral‑health fields need parity in loan‑limit policy

3️⃣ Deadline: March 2, 2026 ⏳

🤍 TAG and SHARE with your fellow mental health therapists across the country. Your voice matters.

📝 Note: The agency’s “professional student” label is purely about loan‑limit eligibility, not about whether we are “professionals.” Still, it impacts who can afford to train. Utah’s lived experience deserves to be on the record.

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

🚨🚨🚨URGENT LEGISLATION and CALL TO ACTION🚨🚨🚨

HB71 may be heard in the house as early as tomorrow! This bill does a lot of good things, but it also says that if a mental health provider does not respond to an insurance company within 15 business days, they can be reported to DOPL for professional misconduct. Also, even if you are private pay, this bill would eventually apply to you as it also proposes a statewide directory that would enforce the same requirement. Please read through our statement and email your representative in the house.

Also, join me as I go live tomorrow at 9am to break this down further. Can’t make it? Drop your questions in the comments. -Sarah

01/27/2026

📣 EVERY VOICE, EVERY COMMENT, EVERY EMAIL MATTERS!📣

Because of our collaborated efforts, DOPL has decided to withdraw the current proposed rules! They have committed to slowing down and getting the new rules right as they acknowledge that additional revisions would cause more confusion and uncertainty. January 1, 2027 is still the deadline for grandfathered supervisors as that is part of the licensing law that was passed in 2024. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to work with DOPL.

We are so grateful for the collaboration of our colleagues UTNASW, UMHCA, and UPA.