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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Introduced Session
2024 General Session
Bill Summary
This bill repeals the offense of criminal defamation.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the offense of criminal defamation, which was previously defined in Section 76-9-404 of the Utah state code. The bill will take effect on May 1, 2024, removing the criminal penalties for defamation and making defamation a purely civil matter in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/18/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0158.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/hbillenr/HB0158.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/hbillint/HB0158.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB0158 | https://le.utah.gov/lfa/fnotes/2024/HB0158.fn.pdf |
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