On Friday, March 25th, Governor Gary Herbert signed Rep. Dunnigan's bill, HB 437. The passing of HB 437 through the legislature was a monumental moment during the 2016 legislative session. Rep. Dunnigan's Health Improvements Initiative will provide full Medicaid coverage for 16,000 individuals within the coverage gap. The chronically homeless, recently incarcerated, and those suffering with behavioral health issues will qualify for this new coverage. Below are photos from the public signing of the bill at the 4th Street Clinic in Salt Lake City.
Rep. Dunnigan had support from Governor Herbert and Pamela Atkinson, an advocate for the homeless. They both spoke at the bill signing event.
During the bill signing ceremony, Rep. Dunnigan said, "To the mayors, and the governor, and all the rest, I thank you. I am excited. And certainly to those 16,000...what an opportunity to change their lives forever."
Governor Herbert signed HB 437, as well as HB 436.
After months of tireless service, this coalition of supporters and legislators is happy to see it is all paying off.
Governor Herbert shook Rep. Dunnigan's hand as he gave him a ceremonial pen and signed copy of the final bill.
What a great day for this caring team of men and women!
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