Bill > HB0021

This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to recodify and reorganize the Utah Criminal Code, focusing on updating cross-references, restructuring criminal statutes, and ensuring consistency across various legal sections. The bill makes numerous technical amendments to update section references across multiple titles, primarily shifting references from older chapter and section numbers to new, more logically organized locations. Key changes include renumbering sections related to weapons, sexual offenses, and other criminal statutes, while maintaining the substantive legal provisions. The bill appears designed to improve the organization and readability of Utah's criminal laws without substantially altering the underlying legal standards. The amendments touch on a wide range of areas including animal care, firearms, criminal offenses, school safety, and various administrative procedures, ensuring that legal references remain accurate and aligned with the current statutory structure.

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